Holiday Sides: Artichoke, Fennel & Potato al Forno
This is a recipe from Jamie Oliver's book 5 Ingredients.
It has been in my Pinterest file since I got the book in the spring, and thought I would try it when the weather got cooler.
I love fennel, also known as anise. Not so much raw, but cooked, it is dreamy and creamy.
Of course I had to add garlic panko breadcrumbs and more cream and parmesan than the recipe called for.....I wanted to make it a holiday worthy.
It was.
Here's how:
2 large heads of fennel (anise), fronds and stems trimmed
800g baby potatoes, cut into quarters
1 large jar of artichoke hearts (marinated is fine)
1 1/4 c water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling
kosher salt and pepper
panko crumbs (optional, but makes the dish better!)
Slice the potatoes and fennel into even size pieces.
Toss with the artichokes in a baking dish.
If you are using marinated artichokes, then just use the oil in the jar. If you use a can or jar of artichoke hearts in water, then drizzle everything in the pan with olive oil, kosher salt & pepper.
Add the water around the ingredients and cover tightly with foil.
Bake at 400F for 1 hour.
Mix the heavy cream with the Parmesan cheese.
After the hour is up, carefully remove the foil and pour over the casserole. I made panko garlic breadcrumbs and sprinkled them on top with more grated cheese.
Bake another 20 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly and brown.
Quite delicious!
Comments
Years ago, I had a delicious raw fennel and orange salad at a restaurant in Westfield. Tried to make it on my own but it never quite tasted the same. The fennel was too tough for my taste. Can't wait to try this on Christmas which we are hosting.
I recently had a delicious fennel and blood orange salad....it had lime juice and good olive oil...salt and pepper. Very simple and refreshing.
I will try and recreate it......
Stacey
In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving to all...ENJOY!!!
You are VERY DARING! Just go out and buy a jar or can of artichokes! :0
TriGirlPink,
Thank you! you have good taste (Gucci loafers!).