Escarole

We're swapping our summer lettuces for fall's best bitter chicories, from radicchio to escarole.

Save the extra chicken-infused olive oil for all your roasted vegetable needs or to make this dish a second time.

Membrillo lends subtle sweetness to the dressing; look for it at any well-stocked cheese counter.

Rinsing the onions in cold water tames some of their bite.

If ever there was a dish to make vegetables and eggs look (and taste) decadent, this is it. Cooking the spring produce in olive oil delivers deep, luxurious flavor. You’ll want some toast.

Soaking the onion mellows its sharpness. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, add 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish to the crème fraîche mixture.

This toasted spelt soup with escarole and white beans was inspired by the classic Italian pasta and bean stew. Unlike macaroni, the grains stay nice and chewy, even when reheated days later.

Chermoula, a spice and herb sauce popular in Morocco and Tunisia, can be used as a marinade or condiment for these crispy chicken breasts over escarole.

This thick, robust vinaigrette is perfectly suited to dress a salad of sturdy greens.

Sturdy escarole can sit for a few minutes, even when tossed with a warm vinaigrette

Hearty escarole maintains its volume when cooked, which makes it a great choice for a quick sauté with shrimp.

In this escarole salad recipe, dates and bacon are the secret weapons. Well, aren't they always?

Feeding a crowd? This expandable or contractible recipe can be multiplied to serve as many as you need.