In the Middle Ages, monks cherished radicchio for the robust flavor it would add to humble monastery fare. Radicchio adds bite to salads, but is tempered sweet when grilled or cooked.
Roasted Radicchio
Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 head of radicchio, leaves peeled off 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved PREPARATION 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss the [...]
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Radicchio & Romaine Salad
Recipe by Karla Milosevich INGREDIENTS 1 head romaine lettuce 1 head radicchio 1 apple or pear (or a combination), thinly sliced Chopped nuts (walnuts and pecans work quite well) to taste (optional) Crumbled cheese (gorgonzola, bleu, or goat cheese) to taste (optional) Dressing: Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Wash romaine [...]
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Roasted Radicchio Salad
Adapted from simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 head of radicchio 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic glove, minced 1/4 teaspoon mustard Freshly grated parmesan cheese PREPARATION Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and mustard until well combined. Quarter radicchio and bake at 375°F for 12–15 [...]
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Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Olives
Adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 3 oranges (navels and/or mandarins will do nicely) 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 head of Castelfranco radicchio, halved and torn into bite-size pieces 2 cups (loosely packed) mâche or other salad greens, torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, [...]
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Riddikulus!
In The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and his friends learn to transform the boggarts who manifest their fears by casting the spell “Riddikulus!” which turns the scary into the laughable. The English word “ridiculous” comes from the Latin ridiculosus “that which excites laughter.” Radicchio is also a shape shifter who can move from the [...]
Sautéed Radicchio, Marinated Zucchini and Tomato and Goat Cheese Sandwich
INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 zucchini, ends removed, cut in half, and thinly sliced lengthwise 1 tomato, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise 1 head radicchio 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar 2 ounces of soft goat cheese [...]
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Chica Chica Boom!
Bite from the bitter greens, the spring chicories, Radicchio and Dandelion greens, are here to help you to tone your tummy (from the inside) and put some zest in the rest of your body. Chicory heads of Radicchio can appear loose leafed and freckled, or as compact maroon bundles. Radicchio varieties with beautiful Italian names [...]
Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio and Rapini
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head radicchio, cut into 2 inch wedges 1 bunch of rapini, rinsed, ends removed and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces 1/2 cup parsley, stems removed, and finely chopped 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and minced finely 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]
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Radicchio and Rapini with Pecorino
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 head radicchio di Treviso 6 pieces of rapini, washed and patted completely dry, tough ends removed, and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced Pecorino (or another very dry, sharp cheese) PREPARATION Cut radicchio into [...]
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Send In the Clowns
Among the royal artichokes, stately cauliflower, and bunched spinach in your TakeHome box this week are a cuppala clowns: Radicchio & Rapini are trickster vegetables, cheeky as the famous Rastellis, or any of the classic Italian clowns of Europe. You may think the crimson and white radicchio di Treviso is a little head of lettuce [...]
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