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Radicchio
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette.
Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
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Seasons/Availability
Beets are available year round.
Current Facts
Nicknames for the Chioggia beet include candy cane and bulls-eye beet.
Description/Taste
This beet's 10-12 inch pink and green stems ascend from its bulbous root: a deep pink on the outside with circular candy-stripes on the inside. The flavor of this beet is earthy and sweet.
Geography/History
The chioggia beet is an Italian heirloom variety that originated in the town, Chioggia, near Venice.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chioggia Beets. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Beets are available year round.
Current Facts
Nicknames for the Chioggia beet include candy cane and bulls-eye beet.
Description/Taste
This beet's 10-12 inch pink and green stems ascend from its bulbous root: a deep pink on the outside with circular candy-stripes on the inside. The flavor of this beet is earthy and sweet.
Geography/History
The chioggia beet is an Italian heirloom variety that originated in the town, Chioggia, near Venice.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chioggia Beets. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Pop Artichoke |
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Chioggia Beet Carpaccio |
| New York Magazine |
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Risotto With Beet Greens and Roasted Beets |
