INGREDIENTS
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1 medium fennel bulb, cut into a small dice
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6 filets of anchovies packed in oil and minced
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 1/4 cups half and half
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8 Large stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
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1 small leek, white and light green part, halved lengthwise and then cut crosswise about 1/2 inch
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4 tablespoons butter
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The creamy fennel sauce
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3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup panko crumbs