Chicory

This is a lovely first course or side dish.

Serve this appetizer with crusty bread and enjoy.

This low-fat rendition of the classic dish comes from Gil Martínez Soto of Restaurante Virrey de Palafox in El Burgo de Osma, Spain.

The crab salad is mounded over the ends of endive spears so that they work as edible scoops for the salad. This is served as a starter at Le Chat Grippé in Paris, France.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use canned beets to cut the preparation time of this colorful salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

With the endive leaves arranged in concentric circles on the platter, this is an especially attractive addition to the buffet table.

Toasted coriander seeds and radishes give this salad — a twist on the classic frisée aux lardons — an appealing spiciness. In typical French fashion, the salad is served after the main course and before dessert. Accompany this with fougasse, a large Provençal flatbread, or other French bread.

Eating your spinach (and radicchio) has never been more pleasant.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Suprêmes de Canette à la Coriandre, Endive Braisée, Sauce Aigre-Douce à l'Orange) See how to grate citrus.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min