At this time of year there are plenty of interesting members of the chicory family to explore: witloof (the common, bulb-shaped Belgian endive), puntarelle (a green, spidery-leafed plant with tasty ...

Slice oranges into 5mm-1cm rounds and place in a large salad or mixing bowl. Step 3: Add the chicory, parsley, oregano and onion, pour on the dressing and gently toss all the salad ingredients ...

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. Once ...

Remove the more fibrous stalks from the watercress. Separate the leaves of the chicory. Cut the apples into quarters, remove the core with a sharp knife and slice some into thin wedges and others ...

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.

“While I could very likely eat this salad all year long, my true affection for it blossoms in the colder months, when winter has pulled its gray sheet across the sky, lopping off too many hours to the ...

“This slight twist on the festive family roast adds a level of delicious complexity, accompanied by a salad that brings a subtle interplay between the sweet beetroot, umami savouriness of the soy and ...