Radishes have a fresh crunch and a spiky, peppery kick. The classic way to serve a summer radish is with cold butter and bowl of rock salt to dip them into but they are also great for adding colour and texture to summery salads. Try our recipe for Korean Beef with White Radishes or a simple Pear, Cucumber and Radish Salad. Winter radishes are sometimes cooked (like small new turnips) or grated into a remoulade sauce. They can take strong flavours so give them a makeover with a red wine vinegar glaze or an oriental dressing.
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Enjoy a taste of Korea with Simon Rimmer's stylish recipe for tender marinated steak served with a crunchy salad
Cooked radishes get a makeover from Mark Sargeant with a splash of vinegar and toasted almonds
Here's a crunchy salad to put a fresh, summery twist on curry nights. It's cooling and sweet yet peppery too
Merrilees Parker marinates chicken in a spicy yogurt mixture and cooks it on top of a selection of tasty vegetables - a one-pot wonder!
Crunchy little gem lettuce, radish and cucumber mixed with Greek yoghurt make a tasty lunchtime snack from Tana Ramsay
Madhur Jaffrey's vegetable pickle takes 4-8 days to mature - shake a few times a day to distribute the flavours
This light and fragrant salad from Celia Brooks Brown is great to serve as a side dish and makes fabulous mezze
For a tasty starter try Kylie Kwong's French-inspired recipe for pan-fried chicken livers, served with a textured salad
Enjoy a tasty vegetarian nibble with Paul Bloxham's recipe for roasted radishes with an Oriental dressing
Impress your guests with Michel Lemoine's sophisticated starter, a stylish combination of scallops, sweetbreads and a tangy lemon reduction
