Chicory
Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto, Radicchio and Shallots
Using purchased pesto sauce makes this recipe a snap. For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.
Arugula and Smoked Mozzarella Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This sprightly first course is a cinch to put together.
Red and Green Endive and Walnut Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Celery, Radishes, and Endive with Anchovy Dressing
Puntarelle (a Catalonian chicory) with anchovy dressing is a classic Roman dish. We have substituted celery for the puntarelle because the latter is not widely available in this country*.
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr
Red-Leaf Lettuce, Curly Endive, and Cashew Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sauteed Fennel, Radicchio, and Pine Nuts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Braised Escarole with Currants and Pine Nuts
This lovely side dish is delicious with roast pork or chicken, or grilled sausages or fish.
Market tip: Escarole has a pleasantly mild bitterness and sturdy leaves that hold up well to cooking. Young escarole (available at farmers' markets) is mellower and makes a wonderful salad green.
Lobster and Endive Salad
This delicious salad is from Johannes.
Smoked Turkey Sandwiches with Blue Cheese and Red Onions
Potato salad, grapes or fresh figs, and brownies round out this lunch. To make things even easier, use raw onions.
Endive and Radicchio Salad
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min
