chicory??

[yogabird]

i bought some from Tesco last night for 8p!!!

what on earth shall i do with it?

I used to live in Holland, where they like to think that chicory is a national dish. They cut a 'V' into the stem end to let the bitter juices out, but not so deep that the leaves fall off. Then they boil them for I can't remember how long. Probably 10 mins. Then they wrap them in sliced ham and drape cheese on the top, and stick them in the oven (or under the grill).

sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts on it

oooh yes, thanks...maybe goats cheese & walnuts - think i have some in the fridge (scuttles off to look!)

I like to put it in a salad with a mustardy vinaigrette.

Also quite good sliced thickly and sauteed with chopped garlic and anchovy.

I don't have the original recipe anymore, but this is damn close to it - glazed chicory. A bit lish.

thanks girls

I second blue cheese - yum yum yum