Braised Endive With Leeks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Rinse the endive but leave the heads whole.
3. 3
   Slice the leeks, trimming the roots and withered leaves.
4. 4
   Rinse them thoroughly in several changes of cold water, making sure you have removed all the grit.
5. 5
   Do not worry if the slices come apart.
6. 6
   Place the sliced leeks across the bottom of a buttered shallow baking dish just big enough to hold the endive in one layer (use two dishes if necessary).
7. 7
   Arrange the endive on top and add the butter, cut into pieces, and the chicken stock.
8. 8
   Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Cover with wax or foil paper and bake until the endive is tender (about 30 or 40 minutes) and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze.
10. 10
    (Remove the paper during cooking, about halfway through, if necessary to reduce the liquid).
11. 11
    Sprinkle with chervil or parsley and serve.