What is Chicory?
What we are here referring to as chicory is also known as Belgian endive (pronounced "on-deev, dontchaknow!) or witloof.
For a clear distinction between chicory and endive, check out this article we wrote last year.
There is also wild chicory which is a lovely blue flower, the root of which is used roasted and ground More…
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Veggie-in-the-Spotlight: Chicory
Friday, March 12th, 2010Mashed Beans and Potatoes with Chicory and Cheese
Friday, March 12th, 2010We created this recipe to try and make up for the dearth of ideas for using chicory.
We think it is SUCH a comforting snack or side dish, and is great for using any slightly bitter salad-y leaf if you want something hot.
We did stumble across someone else’s recipe which used roughly torn chicory leaves on More…
Caramelised Chicory
Friday, March 5th, 2010Ingredients(Serves 4)
25g butter 4 chicory, halved long-ways2 tsp honeyJuice of half an orangesalt and freshly ground pepper
Method1. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F
2. Grease the bottom of an ovenproof dish with 10g of the butter
3. Mix the honey and the orange juice in a cup
4. Lay the chicory in the ovenproof dish and and More…
Veggie-in-the-Spotlight: Chicory – 2009
Thursday, February 5th, 2009When we decided to write a feature on this vegetable, we interviewed Denise Tolson, who discovered chicory at the tender age of 18 whilst doing a grand tour of Europe. Years on, she’s still a fan with a rather tasty chicory recipe up her sleeve.
ooffoo: Hi Denise – thanks for spending some time with us More…
Cod with Chicory and Baby Beetroot
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Chicory comes into season in December in the UK and is around until April. This pescatarian recipe was provided for us by Number One Chicory Fan, Denise Tolson.
We don’t often feature fish recipes, but this one sounds so delicious, and is so easy, that we couldn’t overlook it. Thanks Denise!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
12 baby beetroots2 More…
