Curly endive and escarole are both chicories of the same species. Their botanical names are the same: Cichorium endiva. Curly endive has narrow, finely cut, curly leaves. Escarole has smooth, rounded, broad leaves. These two slightly bitter tasting leafy greens can be eaten raw in winter or spring salads or added to soups where their…
Curley Endive
Frisée
There is curly endive and then there is frisée. They are the same, but they are not. The difference? Frisée—pronounced free-ZAY—is a petite, pale curly endive produced by blanching. It has an opened, flattened shape. Its leaves are frizzy and finely cut, yellow-white to yellow-apple green in color. Frisée has a bittersweet taste and it’s…