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Escarole: a member of the chicory family. It has a bitter flavor, though less nearest to the heart. Escarole can be eaten raw in a mild salad, its hearty leaves benefit from cooking and is delicious served quickly wilted with lemon juice, or with bacon, sausage, and added to white bean soups. Escarole can be quite sandy, so wash it well. If cooking, you can leave water clinging to the leaves; otherwise dry them well in a salad spinner, wrap in a paper towel, place in a zip lock and store in your crisper for up to four days.