Chicory | Escarole

: Unlike lettuce, which turns to mush when heated, escarole has "secret sugars" that emerge during cooking, causing it to mellow and sweeten under fire. 🎨 How to "Paint" with Chicory

Visually, escarole is a trickster. It looks like a sturdy head of romaine or green leaf lettuce , but its leaves are thicker, wavier, and far more resilient. chicory escarole

: Use it to cut through the fat of crispy chicken thighs or bacon-heavy pasta. : Unlike lettuce, which turns to mush when

: Char it on a grill to get crispy, blackened edges while the stalks remain juicy. : Unlike lettuce

: A splash of balsamic or lemon juice acts as a chemical "mute" for the bitterness, letting the nutty flavors shine.