Braised Belgian Endive

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 Belgian endives, sliced in half, lengthwise
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock

1. In a heavy skillet over high flame, melt half of the butter.
2. Season endive.
3. Place 4 halves of the endive cut-side down and cook until browned.
4. Repeat with remaining butter and endive.
5. Place endive, cut-side up in a gratin dish.
6. Pour stock around endive, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
7. Season again with salt and pepper.

unsalted butter, endives, salt, vegetable stock

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/braised-belgian-endive-recipe.html (may not work)