Recently I discovered I liked fennel. Fennel has an "anise" like quality, similar to licorice, but roasted, it doesn't taste anything like licorice. I think it has a mild flavor. 

I roast fennel in the oven with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until golden brown. That's it. Simple and delicious. 

Fennel doesn't just taste good, but it's also good for you. It has a high concentration of anethole, which has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. 

Fennel bulbs contain (vitamin B-6), folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, folates, vitamins, A, C, and potassium. It also contains minerals such as copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. 

So, get cooking, with fennel.