1. Preheat oven to 200oC
2. Halve the fennel bulbs lengthways and trim them, discarding the woody cores and reserving the leafy fronds. Cut the woody heart out in a V shape. Blanch the bulb halves for 8 min in a saucepan of salted boiling water. Drain and pat dry.
3. Slice peppers in half length ways, deseed and core, leaving the stems on.
4. Place basil and goat cheese in each of the pepper halves, top with the blanched fennel bulbs and sprinkle with lots of salt & pepper.
5. Transfer stuffed peppers to a baking dish and surround with tomatoes and garlic.
6. Roast for half an hour.
7. Served garnished with basil & thyme.
WINE MATCH:
Selaks Berries and Cream Rose