Buffalo mozzarella ... Scatter the fennel seeds in a small frying pan over medium-high heat and dry-roast until they pop.

Tear the mozzarella in half and place onto the toasted bread. Pile the fennel and courgette salad on top, and drizzle over the remaining olive oil. Scatter over the reserved fennel tops.

To baking dish, add leek, potatoes, fennel, 1 table¬spoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat, then spread evenly. Roast vegetables 35 minutes or until tender ...

Buffalo mozzarella soaked in oil with roasted garlic and thyme makes a wonderful pizza when simply accompanied by fennel, bacon or pancetta, olives and lemon. Steer away from strong tomato paste ...

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread fennel and chicken, skin-side up, across it. Do not overcrowd. Roast until fat starts rendering and thighs partially cook, 15 minutes.