escarole
noun
es·ca·role
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Definition of escarole
: an endive having slightly bitter broad, flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable
Examples of escarole in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Grill the escarole until wilted and charred in spots. — Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, "Can you make a vegetarian meal on the grill? Let local chefs show you how," 17 July 2019 There’s chicken under a brick, pressed flat, tattooed with sumac, served with escarole and rosemary brown butter. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Celebrating simple pleasures at Karen Akunowicz’s restaurant Fox & the Knife," 23 July 2019 Calling to me most right now are agnolotti stuffed with herbed goat cheese and brightened with flowers, and shells that catch their topping of pancetta, escarole and sunny egg so that every bite delivers carbonara bliss. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Tom Sietsema’s 7 favorite places to eat (and drink) right now — plus one to avoid," 24 June 2019 Add 1 Tbsp oil, then half the escarole and cut side down. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Quick Charred Escarole with Sauteed Garlic and Lemon," 30 Nov. 2018 Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining escarole. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Quick Charred Escarole with Sauteed Garlic and Lemon," 30 Nov. 2018 The menu offers antipasti (order the escarole in Gorgonzola dolce topped with fuyu persimmon), pizza like the wild nettle, ricotta della casa, and lemon, and handmade pappardelle with venison sugo. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, "32 Best Restaurants in San Francisco," 1 Mar. 2018 Curly endive and escarole tend to be readily available, but require just the right dressing to counter their bitter toughness. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Secrets to best salads: Freshness, crunch, balance and a surprise element," 15 Mar. 2018 Curly endive and escarole tend to be readily available, but require just the right dressing to counter their bitter toughness. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Secrets to best salads: Freshness, crunch, balance and a surprise element," 15 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'escarole.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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