I have been looking for this recipe since the thread started and found it this morning! I've wanted to try it, haven't yet, so if someone gets there before me - post the results! I might do it this weekend...

Fennel Braised with Artichokes

Makes 4 Servings, Prep 10 Minutes, Cook 16 minutes; Slow Cook 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 onion sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (13.75 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
3 tablespoon chopped parsley

1) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook fennel 6 minutes, stirring, or until browned; remove from skillet.
2) Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; stir in onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until onions are coated. Add wine and boil 2 minutes. Add the broth and tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
3) Coat slow cooker bowl with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Layer half the fennel slices on the bottom, then half the artichokes, then half the onion mixture. Repeat the layers. Cover; cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours. Sprinkle with Parsley and serve.

Sounds yummy to me!