Fennel has the potential to be as divisive as cilantro, in that either you love it or hate it. It’s so closely associated with anise and licorice – another polarizing item. On this week’s show, a fennel challenge with the Chef Jill Barron of Mana Food Bar in Chicago, as she and Rick attempt to come up with easy weeknight meals in 15 minutes or less, using just some fennel, plus five extra ingredients you can find pretty much anywhere.