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Preparation:�Remove the frond (reserve for use as an herb) and stalks. Trim a thick slice from the root end and slice the bulb in half. Remove the core from each half. Slice or chop if desired.�Steam�whole fennel bulbs in a basket over boiling water, covered, ***5 minutes if you�ll finish cooking by some other method, or ****5 minutes till tender if serving immediately.�Microwave�whole bulbs in a covered dish with a little water, ***0 minutes.