Winter is a season of greens and roots. Collards and turnips, kale and carrots. For some growers, depending on their farming practices, radishes may be part of that mix.

Spring Greens with Watermelon Radish, Fennel, Walnuts and Dill as seen in San Francisco, California on Wednesday April 2, 2014. Food styled by Lynne Char Bennett.

The lowly radish has finally gotten a promotion. Once a nameless little globe that chefs relied on for low-cost color, the crisp root with the hairy leaves now has cachet. As a marquee vegetable ...

The green meat radish is an heirloom variety, believed to be a relative of the Chinese Green Radish known as Chinese Green Luobo. It is unique in its colouring; green towards the stem and leaves ...

8 medium-size mixed radishes (such as Easter egg, black, watermelon, and Purple Ninja) with tops (about 12 oz.). 2 medium-size Japanese turnips with tops (about 2 1/2 oz.). ½ cup unsalted butter ...

Radishes are often overlooked in the produce aisle. Here they add just the right amount of peppery crunch. For a healthy dose of protein, we top the whole thing off with hard-cooked eggs .

Slice the meat radishes thin with a knife or mandoline. I prefer being well able to see light through the radishes. Add the red onion. Coat gently with olive oil. Start with around one tablespoon ...

Add the radish pods or sliced radishes to the same work bowl as the salad was mixed in and toss just to lightly coat. If you need more dressing, add it a dribble at a time. 3 ...