Chicory is available throughout the winter months. Choose chicory with crisp, fresh-looking leaves that are springy to the touch and tightly packed; there should be no sign of insect damage.

Some varieties are solely grown for the leafy heads, but others are cultivated for the roots and can be forced for harvests of sweeter young leaves. It is simple to grow chicory in a backyard ...

Toss chicory with Caesar dressing and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. In a second bowl, combine parsley leaves, lemon juice and zest, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Europe holds the largest share in the global chicory market, driven by a well-established demand for natural and organic food ...