What is Radicchio?
Radicchio is a perennial cultivated form of leaf [[chicory]] sometimes known as Italian chicory because of its common use in [[Italian food|Italian cuisine]]. It is grown as a leaf [[vegetable]] and usually has colorful, white-veined red leaves that form a head. Radicchio has a bitter and spicy taste that mellows if it is grilled or roasted. [[Category:Vegetables]] [[Category:Asteraceae]] {{stub}}