Foodies have finally woken up to lavish love and praise for a red bulb that adds hot-pink colour, crunch and burny bite to any dish. Rising up through the ranks to take centre stage, chefs around the world are now treating the humble radish to a roasting, pickling, searing, grating and shaving. Try slices pan-seared, sprinkled with salt and drizzled in olive oil… yum.  Real Simple's 13 Tasty Radish Recipes is a great guide to including these ruby roots in your meals.

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