RADICCHIO CASTELFRANCO

Castelfranco, also known as the edible rose, has voluminous heads that unfold with wide, round, butter-cream and red-speckled leaves. One of the mildest of the radicchio varieties, the semi-bitter Castelfranco is ideal for eating fresh in a salad. Use it for a splash of color and add its soft, buttery leaves to any pasta dish.