We just wanted something simple and light for dinner, and what better way to have a salad with some crispy Belgian endives ...

Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss gently so cheese does not break apart too much. Top dressed chicory with parsley salad. Sprinkle on toasted breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

Or you could just rustle it up for supper at home with a green salad, cheese and some fruit to follow. The caramelised juices of the endive go superbly with the ham. Try it with unbelievably sweet ...

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, red onion ... Sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil over the top of ...

Peel off 24 large outer leaves, and trim the bases. Cut 2 of the endive cores crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and toss with the celery. Add crabmeat and dressing, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and ...

Most common in the UK is red chicory, an endive-shaped small radicchio ... as in Nigella's radicchio and blue cheese salad, is very popular.