Chicory
noun
A plant with bright blue flowers, or the roots and leaves of this plant that people use in cooking.
She added a little chicory to the salad for some extra flavor.
Often appears as...
- chicory root
- chicory coffee
noun
The dried and ground root of the chicory plant, often used as a coffee substitute or additive.
She prefers coffee made with chicory for its distinct bitterness.
Often appears as...
- chicory coffee
- chicory root
noun
A plant with bright blue flowers, or the roots and leaves of this plant that people use in cooking.
She added a little chicory to the salad for some extra flavor.
Often appears as...
- chicory root
- chicory coffee
noun
The dried and ground root of the chicory plant, often used as a coffee substitute or additive.
She prefers coffee made with chicory for its distinct bitterness.
Often appears as...
- chicory coffee
- chicory root
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Chicory is used in cooking, known for its bitter taste and crisp texture.
The chef uses fresh chicory to add a bite to his signature salad.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dish
In Belgian cuisine, chicory wrapped in ham and baked with cheese sauce is a classic dish.
When visiting Brussels, I tried the delicious chicory au gratin.
Pro Tip 3/3Coffee Alternative
The word 'chicory' might also refer to its use in beverages, not just solid food.
At the café, you can order a blend with both coffee and chicory.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Chicory is used in cooking, known for its bitter taste and crisp texture.
The chef uses fresh chicory to add a bite to his signature salad.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dish
In Belgian cuisine, chicory wrapped in ham and baked with cheese sauce is a classic dish.
When visiting Brussels, I tried the delicious chicory au gratin.
Pro Tip 3/3Coffee Alternative
The word 'chicory' might also refer to its use in beverages, not just solid food.
At the café, you can order a blend with both coffee and chicory.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Chicory is used in cooking, known for its bitter taste and crisp texture.
The chef uses fresh chicory to add a bite to his signature salad.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dish
In Belgian cuisine, chicory wrapped in ham and baked with cheese sauce is a classic dish.
When visiting Brussels, I tried the delicious chicory au gratin.
Pro Tip 3/3Coffee Alternative
The word 'chicory' might also refer to its use in beverages, not just solid food.
At the café, you can order a blend with both coffee and chicory.
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Video examples
We Are What We Eat:...
And what is she doing? She just laid down under the olive tree and she started to gather all this various wild chicory, wild fennels All is... just goodness. It's just, it was a really beautiful scene. And so I followed her, you know she didn't have enough space
Video examples
We Are What We Eat:...
And what is she doing? She just laid down under the olive tree and she started to gather all this various wild chicory, wild fennels All is... just goodness. It's just, it was a really beautiful scene. And so I followed her, you know she didn't have enough space
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Antoni Porowski
Canadian Actor
If I'm in Italy at a certain time of year, I'll make sure to try fresh porcini mushrooms in risotto, or puntarelle, a sort of curled chicory leaf that's only available for a few weeks in May.
Quote examples
Antoni Porowski
Canadian Actor
If I'm in Italy at a certain time of year, I'll make sure to try fresh porcini mushrooms in risotto, or puntarelle, a sort of curled chicory leaf that's only available for a few weeks in May.
Example 1 of 1
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