Chicory is available throughout the winter months. Choose chicory with crisp, fresh-looking leaves that are springy to the touch and tightly packed; there should be no sign of insect damage. Once ...

At this time of year there are plenty of interesting members of the chicory family to explore: witloof (the common, bulb-shaped Belgian endive), puntarelle (a green, spidery-leafed plant with tasty ...

Drain on a paper towel and reserve. Toss chicory with Caesar dressing and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. In a second bowl, combine parsley leaves, lemon juice and zest ...

If you can find pink radicchio (I get it from Campo Rosso Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket in [New York City], so try your local farm stand or gourmet grocery store) or other varieties of chicory ...