I could smell it all the way up to the third floor of our house when my mother was cooking it. That warm, slightly sweet aroma meant dinner was going to be something special. I didn’t know then that ...

It can be topped with freshly grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a plant-based option, and it’s easily customizable for those who like to add a bit of heat with red pepper flakes.

Arrange on a platter interspersed with warm roasted red pepper slices. Scatter some freshly roasted and slightly crushed fennel seeds over the top. Toss. Sprinkle over the freshly chopped fennel ...