radicchio di Verona

/rah-DEE-kyoh dee veh-ROH-nah/
[Italian]

Radicchio di Verona is a variety of radicchio with rounded, solid heads of purplish red with wide white blades. Good in salads with a sweetish dressing, but not to be overlooked as an ingredient for risotto or as an accompaniment to meats either braised, baked or grilled.

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