Fennel vinaigrette
AWW Cooking with Herbs
1 medium onion slice Combine, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered 4 minutes   Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered 15 minutes, or until fennel is just tender. Cool.
1 clove garlic crush
1 1/2 cups water  
3/4 cup oil  
3/4 cup white wine vinegar  
1/4 cup dry white wine  
8 whole black peppercorns  
1 bay leaf  
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds  
4 medium fennel bulbs Trim tops, cut in half
1 1/2 tablespoons fennel leaves Chop   Stir in
May be prepared 3 days in advance. Keep, covered, in refrigerator.
Do not overcook.