3 fresh fennel appetizer Recipes

kalamata olive, nicoise olive, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced finely, fresh red hot chili pepper, finely minced, bay leaves (fresh if you have them!), fennel seed, slightly crushed, fresh lemon peel (or orange peel), fresh thyme (rosemary or oregano can be substituted)

goat cheese with garlic and herbs, sliced fresh spinach leaves, part-skim ricotta cheese, fennel seeds, crushed, freshly ground black pepper, italian cheese-flavored pizza crust (such as boboli), drained chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves (about 12 halves), grated parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper