Grilled Lettuces with Crème Fraîche and Avocado Recipe | Epicurious

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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow

"Don't try this with iceberg," advises Roberta's chef Carlo Mirarchi. Flavorful, robust lettuces work best, allowing you to get grill marks on one side while the rest wilts.

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