Prep. time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 45-60 minutes

Braised chicory makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats.

1. Remove the tough bottom ends of the chicory; wash it and tie it up;
2. blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain;
3. in a saucepan, sauté the sliced onion with the bacon bits; add the chicory and a good ladleful of stock; simmer until completely cooked, about 45 minutes;
4. season; add a splash of Madeira at the end, if desired.