3 panzanella with pancetta and Recipes

pancetta , cut into cubes, fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, light brown sugar, olive oil, divided, cubed or torn ciabatta bread, pepper, eggs, arugula

butter, granny smith apple, quartered, cored , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chopped shallots, apple cider, nonstick vegetable oil spray, cubes panettone * or raisin challah (about 1 lb), butter, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped fresh sage, minced fresh thyme, grated parmesan cheese, coarse sea salt (preferably gray crystals), freshly ground black pepper, head of radicchio, halved, cored, thinly sliced, thick slices pancetta (italian bacon), cut into 2x1/8-inch strips, brussels sprouts, trimmed , quartered lengthwise, fresh pomegranate seeds (optional)