Lettuce and Radicchio Salad with Toasted Nuts and Seeds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whole almonds, skin on 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds pinch dried red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3½ cups lettuce, bite-size pieces 1½ cups radicchio, bite-size pieces ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil ½ [...]

By |2014-07-07T15:27:12-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Lettuce and Radicchio Salad with Toasted Nuts and Seeds

Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Pistachios

Ingredients: ½ pound radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces handful of mizuna 6 leaves lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces Yogurty Orange Vinaigrette (click for recipe) 2 oranges, sectioned, sections removed from membranes ½ cup lightly toasted pistachios Directions: Wash the radicchio, mizuna, and lettuce, then spin dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add about 6 [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:13:53-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Pistachios

Kale and Radicchio Salad with Broken Caesar Dressing

This is an eggless Caesar dressing with lots of anchovies, which are loaded with protein and calcium. The flavors are balanced with the bitterness of the radicchio and mildness of the kale. Ingredients: 8 anchovy fillets, minced 1 clove garlic, minced juice of 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt about ¾ [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:04:19-07:00June 10th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale and Radicchio Salad with Broken Caesar Dressing

Radicchio Boats Stuffed with Fennel, Apple, and Walnut Salad

Fennel and radicchio are two therapeutic foods that are good for digestion. This makes a light hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or a great snack. Ingredients: Zest of ½ lemon Zest of ½ orange 1½ teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons orange juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 small fennel bulbs, sliced thinly [...]

By |2020-03-11T07:50:35-07:00June 3rd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Radicchio Boats Stuffed with Fennel, Apple, and Walnut Salad

The Chicory Family

Frisee Much more appreciated in Europe than in the United States, the chicory family is a large one. Belgian endive, curly endive (sometimes called frisee), escarole, and radicchio are all members. Each differs considerably in appearance, color, and to some extent flavor, although all share a slightly bitter taste, and most produce a [...]

By |2017-01-18T15:04:51-08:00May 20th, 2014|Crop & Field Notes, Tips & Techniques|Comments Off on The Chicory Family

Mixed Bitter Greens with Goat Cheese and Blossom Vinaigrette

Serves 6 1 head radicchio 4 c. tatsoi 1 small head lettuce 1 small fennel, thinly sliced 1 c. goat cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1. Clean and dry the greens and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so they are well chilled and crisp. 2. Slice the fennel into very [...]

By |2012-09-15T23:02:35-07:00July 9th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Asian Greens Salad with Almonds, Blue Cheese and Apples

Serves 6 3 apples, sliced 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, divided 1/2 C sliced almonds about 10 cups of mixed Asian greens, (Pac Choi and Tatsoi), lettuce, and radicchio for color and a taste of bitterness 3 oz. blue cheese (optional) Dressing 1/2 c. olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp. sweetener 3/4 tsp. [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:38:28-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Rainbow Chard and Radicchio Salad

Serves 5 1-2 bunches chard 1 Tbs. butter 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 heads radicchio, cored, cut into 1 inch wedges, leaves separated (about 4 cups) 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar (or more) 2 Tbs. currants (optional) 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted 1. [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:33:03-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments
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