tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post5124944420670256398..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: Roast Belgian EndiveKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-18438518680348065672012-02-26T15:20:44.931-06:002012-02-26T15:20:44.931-06:00Hi Mother Rimmy, Belgian endive is great. It does...Hi Mother Rimmy, Belgian endive is great. It does have a somewhat sharp flavor, but roasting (or braising) mellows it beautifully - and a bit of balsamic vinegar (or sherry vinegar) also helps tame it. Thanks for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-82627194669053369052012-02-26T14:41:52.280-06:002012-02-26T14:41:52.280-06:00I keep seeing roasted lettuces like this and romai...I keep seeing roasted lettuces like this and romaine, and have yet to try it myself. It looks so beautiful with your roast, I'm inspired to give it a shot. Have a good week.Mother Rimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325736848992475285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-42191102381003294462012-02-25T23:20:44.846-06:002012-02-25T23:20:44.846-06:00Hi mjskit, :-) I think you'll like either one...Hi mjskit, :-) I think you'll like either one of these recipes - I can't really decide which one I prefer. Thanks for taking time to comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-63353428666946836982012-02-25T22:56:17.575-06:002012-02-25T22:56:17.575-06:00O.K. I'm convinced. Endive is more than a sala...O.K. I'm convinced. Endive is more than a salad green! I'll be picking some up at the co-op soon and trying one of these recipes - roasting or braising - I haven't decided which one yet. They both look wonderful!mjskithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252528689535462349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-14584520413815511662012-02-24T22:17:44.691-06:002012-02-24T22:17:44.691-06:00Hi Lannie, Belgian endives are cute little things,...Hi Lannie, Belgian endives are cute little things, but do seem to mystify most of us! Glad to help! And thanks so much for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-17993666482564486432012-02-24T21:05:13.685-06:002012-02-24T21:05:13.685-06:00this looks lovely! i absolutely have wondered wha...this looks lovely! i absolutely have wondered what to do with these little veggies, but i now i know what to do.... get them and follow your recipe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358153848658395371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-50841981790430287712012-02-24T14:42:06.978-06:002012-02-24T14:42:06.978-06:00Hi Beth, I think you'll enjoy endives - they&#...Hi Beth, I think you'll enjoy endives - they're awfully good. Thanks for the kind words, and for taking time to comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-77308332118964621822012-02-24T12:55:15.754-06:002012-02-24T12:55:15.754-06:00I always learn something from your posts! I'v...I always learn something from your posts! I've never had roasted endives before, but you make a great argument for trying them. And I agree with you, one of my favorite things about blogging is all the new ingredients and recipes I've tried.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-16421465330745373252012-02-23T19:39:25.126-06:002012-02-23T19:39:25.126-06:00Hi, Jay, it is good! :-) Thanks for your comment...Hi, Jay, it <i>is</i> good! :-) Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-58332503851741519592012-02-23T19:07:44.108-06:002012-02-23T19:07:44.108-06:00ohhh..yeah...this looks soooooooooooo good & t...ohhh..yeah...this looks soooooooooooo good & tempting..;)<br /><br /><a href="http://tastyappetite.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tasty Appetite </a>Jayanthy Kumaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536467787138586347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-74221762036114387752012-02-23T11:45:43.719-06:002012-02-23T11:45:43.719-06:00@Vicky, I resisted buying Belgian endive for a lon...@Vicky, I resisted buying Belgian endive for a long time too - even though I knew how it could be cooked. I don't know why; weird, isn't it? Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />@Carolyn, sherry vinegar is a great idea. The caramelization effect really is seductive, isn't it? Thanks for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-87756456785680479242012-02-23T11:20:05.550-06:002012-02-23T11:20:05.550-06:00I just made something similar a week ago, but with...I just made something similar a week ago, but with sherry vinegar. Wow, even my husband who normally doesn't like endive really enjoyed this version. The caramelization really tempers the bitterness of the endive.Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-63306211024204373712012-02-23T10:28:10.161-06:002012-02-23T10:28:10.161-06:00Great post! I've never bought endive mainly be...Great post! I've never bought endive mainly because I wasn't sure what to do with it - and this post has been incredibly helpful - next time I'm at the grocery store I'm be sure to pick up some and make this!Vickyhttp://avocadopesto.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-89676994466547999292012-02-22T20:57:39.343-06:002012-02-22T20:57:39.343-06:00Hi Vicki, it's a great veggie and I agree it&#...Hi Vicki, it's a great veggie and I agree it's overlooked. Thanks for taking time to comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-13748649984351253322012-02-22T19:50:24.014-06:002012-02-22T19:50:24.014-06:00Great post and so informative. I in fact just coo...Great post and so informative. I in fact just cooked some yesterday with a few other items that I'm posting tomorrow. I agree it's a wonderful veggie that doesn't get enough PR.<br /><br />By the way, thanks for posting on my blog. Great info about the rice.Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.com