Ee: endives

1. a. An Indian plant (Cichorium endivia) cultivated for its crown of crisp succulent leaves used in salads. Also called frisée. b. Escarole. 2. A variety of the common chicory Cichorium intybus cultivated to produce a narrow, pointed, blanched cluster of leaves used in salads. Also called Belgian endive, witloof. [Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin endivia, from Medieval Greek entubia, pl. diminutive of Greek entubon, perhaps from Egyptian tybi, January (because the plant grows in this month).]

endive top: Belgian bottom: curly

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effectively joins a trio of endives (curly, red and Belgian) with pears, candied walnuts and a good gorgonzola dressing; and makes crunchy tempura shrimp and rolls as an appetizer for two ($16) with crab, cucumber and avocado.

AN INVITING NEW LIGHT IN MALIBU by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)