- Leaves should be a creamy yellow with a hint of green.

- Trim off the bottom.

- Using the tip of a paring knife, remove the bottom of the core.

- Remove any loose or wilted outer leaves.

- Split the endive in half lengthwise.

- Cut away the bitter core.

- Cored endive.

- Turn and begin slicing thinly.

- Prepared Endive.

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