Curly endive, or frisee, is my go-to salad green through winter. The frizzy emerald leaves and creamy interior are lightly bitter and sturdy, and add oomph to rich, hearty cold-weather dishes.

These leafy plants are chicories, bitter greens that descended from wild chicory, a weedy plant in the aster family that bears a pale blue bloom in the summertime.

For the vinaigrette: ¼ c. apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp. maple syrup; 1 small clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; ¼ c. hazelnut oil; Generous pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper ...

Curly endive or frisée (var. crispum), which has narrow, curled, frilly leaves that are dark green; Escarole (var. latifolium), which has smooth, broad leaves and a yellow center.

F risee, also known as curly endive, is a great alternative leafy green to grow if you want to spice up your salad bowl. The frilly leaves are peppery and crunchy and are best known for salads ...

You've probably seen endives in your produce section, nestled between more commonplace salad greens like romaine and iceberg. Because it's sturdier, less leafy and, to be honest, a little bitter ...

Curly endive, or frisee, is my go-to salad green through winter. The frizzy emerald leaves and creamy interior are lightly bitter and sturdy, and add oomph to rich, hearty cold-weather dishes.

curly endive, pear and hazelnut salad Serves 4 to 6. Here's a cheery winter salad of curly endive, winter pears and crisp nuts, the perfect companion to a warming soup or stew.