radicchio

Radicchio, like endive, isn’t very popular but it has a special place in our hearts. Its growing habit is similar to a cabbage and butterhead lettuce. It is in the same family as dandelion and endive. Just like a dandelion leaf, the radicchio has a bitter flavor that softens with cooking. Radicchio is delicious grilled, roasted, sautéed, or eaten raw in thin strips. It tastes great drizzled with a mixture of honey or maple syrup and olive oil.

STORAGE: Store in a closed container or plastic bag in the fridge. Remove outer leaves if they begin to wilt or become yellow. The inner head can last up to a month.

PRESERVATION: Chop and freeze.