Salsify, an ugly black root, caused quite a stir in The Tribune test kitchen last week. Several people remarked at its appearance and wondered why anyone would possibly eat something so unattractive.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It may look like an ugly brown stick, but don’t judge salsify on its outer appearance. And don't confuse this skinny Mediterranean ...

Since salsify is bland, you can give it a flavor kick by blanching, marinating and frying it. Two edible roots share the name of salsify - one has white roots, one black. I've seen black salsify at ...

Question: Mario, can you recommend a seasonal side dish for the holidays? Answer: The coincidence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah calls for an ambidextrous side, if you will. A vegetable recipe that ...

Sounds so old-fashioned, salsify. Yet this edible vegetable, a member of the daisy family, is getting attention these days from restaurant chefs across the country. Salsify is a root similar to a ...

The root vegetable called salsify comes in two hues—the often gnarly white and the sticklike, bark-skinned black, a plant more accurately known as scorzonera, which can be found at Greenmarket’s ...