Culinary Literacy: Belgian Endives and Radicchio – Online Programs @ KCKPL

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Endives and radicchio are part of the Chicories family, which is related to lettuces, but more nutritious and part of the bitter pallet, which is often missing in our diet. (there are five tastes, sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and the recently added umami.) Endives and radicchio are unappreciated vegetables, yet very easy to prepare and…
This endive salad is a great compliment to any meaty winter dish or can be made as the main course. This salad has endless variations. It can be made only with endives, or less bitter radicchios can be mixed in. To further neutralize the flavor, add an apple (Granny Smith works the best), but this salad is classically made with Comice pears to add a little sweetness. Gorgonzola is the preferred cheese in this salad, but Roquefort or any blue-style cheese of your choice would work. Adding nuts enhances the flavor of this salad.