Frisee (Cichorium endiva) is a variety of endive with ruffled leaves - hence the name frisee, which means curly in French. Plants form rosettes of dark green curly leaves with a peppery taste ...

‘Endive is one of the great consolations of winter. I adore it crisp and bitter in salads, particularly when coated in a shallot-and-sherry vinegar dressing and tossed with nuggets of blue cheese. I ...