Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      large         radicchio heads -- quartered
                        -- lengthwise
   2      ounces        virgin olive oil
   8                    sage leaves
   8      ounces        soft goat cheese -- (preferably coach
                        -- farm)
   1      tablespoon    finely-chopped fresh rosemary leaves
   1      large         egg
   4      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese
   6      tablespoons   balsamic vinegar -- divided
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large 12- to 14-inch sauté pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the radicchio quarters in the oil 4 at a time and sauté cut-side down until lightly brown on both cut sides. Set aside and repeat with the remaining 4 quarters. Let cool. While the pan is still hot, sauté the 8 sage leaves until crisp and brown, set aside. In a mixing bowl stir together the goat cheese, rosemary, egg, Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar until well blended. Pack about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each radicchio quarter, smoothing over to form a slightly rounded top. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the goat cheese has started to brown slightly. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining balsamic vinegar and garnish with 2 sage leaves each. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5622)