Belgian endives with Parma ham

Method

• step 1

  Cut of the end of the endives and remove the bitter core at the bottom of each. Boil them 15 min in the stock. Drain and let them cool a little while. (You can re-use the stock for a soup.)

• step 2

  Preheat the oven at 180C/fan. Halve each endive lengthwise. Wrap each half in a slice of ham and put them all in an ovenproof dish.

• step 3

  Sprinkle a little bit of lemon juice over the endives, scatter de grated cheese over the top and pour in the cream. Season with some salt and pepper. Bake 25-30 min in the oven.

• step 4

  Serve with bread an a salad.