Chicory
Gratin of Endive and Ham
Gratins feature a crust of melted cheese and sometimes breadcrumbs. Serve with good bread and a salad for lunch or a light dinner.
Fennel, Watercress, and Endive Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
Italians like to have salad after the entrée, so do the same, if you like.
Spinach and Endive Salad with Lemon-Ginger Dressing and Crisp Won Ton Strips
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Lentils with Bitter Greens
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Salad
Broiled eggplant, roasted red onions, potatoes, bell peppers and zucchini are tossed with radicchio, arugula and a tangy mustard vinaigrette in this colorful salad. A sprinkling of freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese is the finishing touch.
Roast Pork and Escarole Soup with Pasta
Purchased Italian treats like roasted red peppers, assorted olives, caponata, salami, marinated mushrooms and crusty breadsticks make a great antipasto platter. Biscotti and a bowl of fresh grapes are just right for dessert.
Black Bean Tostadas with Curly Endive Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Radish, Mushroom, and Endive Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicory and Carrot Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Endive, Orange, Avocado, and Bacon Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.