Surprisingly, while the fennel bulb looks a bit like celery, and the leaves look similar to dill, fennel is actually related to the carrot family. It's best known for it's classic anise/liquorice flavour and crunchy texture. Everything from the bulb to the stalks, leaves and seeds can be used in cooking, but for this recipe we'll be using the bulb. Also known as sweet anise, fennel is a star ingredient in Italian cuisine - for good reason! It's not only healthy, full of vitamins, minerals and fibre, it also enhances the flavour of your dish!