Fennel Stuffed with Ricotta

This recipe, Fennel Stuffed with Ricotta (page 99) was a wonderful Sunday lunch main course. The photograph shows one half of a fennel bulb that has been stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with ground walnuts and bread crumbs. So although it isn't a colorful main course, it is extremely satisfying and tastes fabulous. The breadcrumb and walnut mixture adds an interesting texture to the dish. We found it to be vata and pitta pacifying while still being light enough to avoid that heavy "I ate to much" feeling.