■ Steamed Mussels With Fennel, Pancetta, Herbs, and Three Onions
“Winter’s abundance in California includes black mussels, golden fennel that sprouts on the side of roads and in fields, and purple, sweet, and golden onions. Fennel, pancetta, and three onions come together to create a stunning sweet and savory broth that enhances the sweet shellfish. Mussels are one of those foods that more people should cook at home: They’re relatively inexpensive, delicious, and very easy to prepare. In true California spirit, serve this with a toasted chunk of sourdough bread to sop up the broth.”
SERVES 4
8 oz. pancetta, diced1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced1 shallot, thinly sliced1 leek, white parts thinly sliced (about 1 cup)½ small bulb fennel, thinly sliced (about 1 cup), plus some reserved fronds for…
