Radicchio

Radicchio recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest recorded recipe dating back to the 16th century. Radicchio, also known as Italian chicory, is a leafy vegetable that is often used in salads and as a garnish. The vegetable is native to Italy and has a bitter, slightly spicy flavor.

Radicchio recipes typically call for the vegetable to be grilled, roasted, or sauteed. It can also be eaten raw, although its bitter flavor may be too much for some people. When cooked, radicchio becomes sweeter and more mellow, making it more palatable.

There are many different ways to enjoy radicchio, but one of the most popular is to grill it and serve it with a balsamic vinegar dressing. This dish is simple to make but is full of flavor. Other popular radicchio recipes include roasting it with other vegetables, using it in a salad, or sauteing it and serving it as a side dish.

Advice

Radicchio is an amazing vegetable with a distinct bitterness that adds a unique flavor to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. To get the most out of your radicchio, it’s important to select the best quality heads. Look for heads that are crisp, with tightly bound leaves and good color. When you’re ready to cook, trim the base and separate the leaves. Radicchio is delicious when it’s raw, but it can also be roasted, grilled, or sautéed. Don’t be afraid to experiment with a variety of seasonings and dressings to bring out the unique flavor of this nutritious vegetable.

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Recipes

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Squash and Radicchio Salad With Pecans

  • VINAIGRETTE AND ASSEMBLY
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • pecan
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • asian pear
  • shallot
  • lemon juice
  • parsley
  • dijon mustard
  • orange juice
  • radicchio
  • piave cheese
  • maple syrup
  • SQUASH
  • salt
  • olive oil
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Radicchio al forno

  • formaggio asiago
  • formaggio grattugiato
  • olio extravergine di oliva
  • pancetta dolce
  • pangrattato
  • pepe
  • radicchio
  • rosmarino rametti
  • sale fino
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Endive and Radicchio Salad With Caramelized Pear

  • WALNUT-ICE WINE VINEGAR DRESSING
  • pepper
  • salt
  • shallot
  • walnut
  • walnut oil
  • endive
  • ROASTED PEARS
  • butter
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • allspice
  • comice pear
  • BLUE CHEESE FRITTERS
  • oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg
  • roquefort blue cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • panko bread crumb
  • butter
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Involtini di radicchio

  • formaggio asiago
  • formaggio grattugiato
  • macinato di maiale
  • olio extravergine di oliva
  • patate bollite
  • pepe
  • porri
  • radicchio foglie grandi
  • sale fino

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
radicchio
black pepper
garlic
dijon mustard
anchovy
shallot
balsamic vinegar
sherry vinegar
lemon juice
pepper
onion
honey
walnut
walnut oil
sugar
red wine vinegar
lemon
parsley
sale fino
tarragon
parmesan cheese
hazelnut
treviso
avocado
white wine vinegar
maple syrup
vegetable oil
egg
beet
pecan
orange juice
red pepper flake
rice vinegar
green onion
greek yogurt
formaggio asiago
formaggio grattugiato
olio extravergine di oliva
pepe
butter
endive
mustard walnut vinaigrette
mint
trevisano
ricotta salata
caper
fragrant olive oil
artichoke heart
oregano
green bean
dill
shiitake mushroom
barley
pistachio nut
medjool date
pink
bread
camembert
lemon zest
fennel bulb
cipollotti
fusilli bucati corti
olio extravergine oliva
panna fresca liquida
pecorino romano cheese
pepe nero
radicchio di treviso
timo
grapeseed oil
chive
white
asian pear
piave cheese
olive paste
treviso radicchio
garlic cloves green germ
mâche
cilantro
chipotle chile flake
cotija cheese
red
sourdough bread
panko
sour cream
pancetta dolce
pangrattato
rosmarino rametti
tahini
sesame seed
oil
allspice
worcestershire sauce
roquefort blue cheese
all purpose flour
panko bread crumb
comice pear
champagne vinegar
english cucumber
basil
pita chip
mustard
hearts romaine lettuce
pear
pomegranate seed
turkey breast turkey
cantaloupe
pine nut
macinato di maiale
patate bollite
porri
radicchio foglie grandi
egg yolk
grapeseed
bean bean
turkish fig
calabrian chile
pomegranate molasses
pistachio
mandarin satsuma mandarin juice
satsuma mandarin
pancetta
pappardelle
chioggia
saba
gorgonzola cheese
rosemary
tangerine
fennel
escarole
citrus vinaigrette
water
thyme
tomato
semolina bread
pecorino cheese
sweet red cherry
horseradish
montasio cheese
german butterball
delicious apple
black grape
fennel seed
almond
goat cheese
star anise pod

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • olive oil 43%
  • radicchio 43%
  • salt 43%

Rarey Ingredients

  • olive oil 43%
  • radicchio 43%
  • salt 43%