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endive: see chicory chicory (chĭk`ərē) or succory ..... Click the link for more information. . endiveEdible annual leafy plant (Cichorium endivia) of the composite family. It is variously believed to have originated in Egypt and Indonesia, and it has been cultivated in Europe since the 16th century. The many kinds of endive form two groups: the curly or narrow-leaved endive (C. endivia, variety crispa) and the Batavian, or broad-leaved, endive (C. endivia, variety latifolia), which is also called escarole. The former is used mostly for salads, the latter for cooking. endive a plant, Cichorium endivia, cultivated for its crisp curly leaves, which are used in salads: family Asteraceae (composites) |
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50); effectively joins a trio of endives (curly, red and Belgian) with pears, candied walnuts and a good gorgonzola dressing; and makes crunchy tempura shrimp and rolls as an appetizer for two ($16) with crab, cucumber and avocado. TOFUNA" IN BELGIAN ENDIVES (Serves 8 or more) This appetizer (pictured on the front cover) is simple and elegant. Its specialties include 50 lettuces and 75 unusual salad greens, such as rare and hard-to-find chicories and endives from Italy. |
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