Yellow Endive

Wrap the endive heads tightly in plastic wrap or place them in a plastic bag before refrigerating. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples and bananas.

Trim the base of the endive head before using.

The bitter core can be removed if desired, though it contributes to the characteristic flavor.

Endive leaves are perfect for holding dips, cheese, or small portions of protein.

Grilling or braising endive mellows its bitterness and brings out a subtle sweetness.

Blue cheese

Walnuts

Apples

Pears

Prosciutto

Smoked salmon

Vinaigrettes (especially balsamic or Dijon)

Overcrowding endive in a salad can make it overwhelmingly bitter.

Discarding slightly browning outer leaves is unnecessary; they can often be peeled away.