leek

The leek is a vegetable, a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum, the broadleaf wild leek. The edible part of the plant is a bundle of leaf sheaths that is sometimes erroneously called a stem or stalk. The genus Allium also contains the onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chive, and Chinese onion.Historically, many scientific names were used for leeks, but they are now all treated as cultivars of A. ampeloprasum. The name 'leek' developed from the Old English word leac, from which the modern English name of garlic also derives. Three closely related vegetables, elephant garlic, ramps/kurrat and Persian leek or tareh, are also cultivars of A. ampeloprasum, although different in their uses as food.

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  1. medtran49

    Recipe Leek and bacon flans

    2 Tbsp unsalted butter - plus extra for custard cups 2 slices bacon, chopped 3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale green parts only 1-1/2 cups half and half 3 large eggs 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter six 3/4...
  2. Leek and Baked Chicken Medjool Date Loaf

    Leek and Baked Chicken Medjool Date Loaf

    Leek and Baked Chicken Medjool Date Loaf
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    Leek and Baked Chicken Medjool Date Loaf

    Leek and Baked Chicken Medjool Date Loaf
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  5. ThatDude

    Recipe Leek, Bacon & Gruyère Tart

    SHELL Flour (all purpose) 2 Cups Butter (unsalted) 12 Tbsp Fresh Thyme 1 Tbsp, chopped Ice Water 5 – 6 Tbsp S&P About ¼ tsp each Egg Yolk 1 FILLING Bacon (streaky) 6 pieces, thick cut, diced 3 Leeks 5 Cups, thinly sliced Butter 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream 2/3 Cup...
  6. flyinglentris

    Recipe Leek and Chicken Baked Medjool Date Loaf

    Leek and Chicken Baked Medjool Date Loaf: Ingredients: NOTE: The following ingredients should be used in an 8x8" baking pan. 1) Leek - 1 2) Chicken - 1 Half Breast 3) Medjool Dates - 40 4) Bread Crumbs - 1/2 Cup 5) Egg - 1 6) Unbleached Flour - as required 7) Butter - 2 Tblspns. 8) Fennel -...
  7. Hemulen

    Recipe Marinated beef with leek and spicy rice

    Marinated beef with leek and spicy rice Serves 5-6 | Marinating overnight, Preparation & cooking 30-40 min This dish contains shallot, garlic and leek. The nigella seeds (Nigella sativa L.) mimic the tone of roasted onions. The abundant vinegar and a spoonful of sugar give the beef a Teriyaki...
  8. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Cock-A-Leekie Soup

    Cock-a-leekie soup, a warming Scottish meal. Yes, I still prefer to eat all soups with Chinese spoons! Very efficient. .:My recipe is an amalgamate of the following ideas:. 5 Steps to Traditional Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup Cock a Leekie Soup I’m figuring the original soup was based on...
  9. ElizabethB

    Recipe Mushroom, Leek and Goat Cheese Mini Puff Pastry Tarts

    MUSHROOM, LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE MINI PUFF PASTRY TARTS These pastries are wonderful for a party or you can make a hand pie and serve as a side dish or you can make a two person pie with a full sheet of pastry and have it for dinner with a salad. INGREDIENTS 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 1 Lb...
  10. Saranak

    Recipe Torta.

    Ciao, I make few torta this is close as I come I sometimes make for Ray workmen on the site. They love. Warning to Donna this is not if you on diet! You need - Slice chicken cooked breasts, 3 - 4 oblong Pizza dough. Butter. Tarragon. Smoked cheeses any is good. Leek. Whit wine. Cream. Method...
  11. M

    Chicken, mushroom and leek pie

    hi all, looking for some advice on making a pie with leftover chicken. I have a decent idea of what i want. Thinking to fry some leeks and mushrooms in oil (want to keep it dairy free so not butter), then add some thyme then flour and stock and a bit of soya cream. Then want to use shortcrust...
  12. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Honey Carrot Soup

    I was intrigued when I saw that honey was the ingredient for the recipe challenge: I wanted something that was savory, but that still used honey in a meaningful way. A honey carrot soup recipe on the BBC Cooking site caught my eye. I also liked the fact that the ingredients could be gotten...
  13. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Cream of Leek, Squash and Saffron Soup

    I was on the hunt for squash based soups because the local village runs a pumpkin festival each year and in the spring give away free squash plants. We picked one up last spring and now have a lovely large squash that needs a suitable recipe. And given that the current challenge is saffron, I...
  14. epicuric

    Recipe Salmon, leek and mascarpone en papillote

    Salmon, leeks and mascarpone en papillot. Ingredients (to serve 2) 2 salmon fillets (the thicker, the better) 1 medium leek, sliced thinly 1 pat of butter for frying 100g mascarpone cheese 2 tsp Dijon mustard 4 tsp non-pareil capers Zest and juice of 1 lemon Method Gently fry off the leeks...
  15. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

    This soup is very light and healthy, but still creamy and full of taste. It’s perfect for warming up after a cold winter day and it naturally helps our body against seasonal illnesses: the potato is rich in vitamins and the leek has detoxifying properties. Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 10 mins...
  16. medtran49

    Recipe Spinach pasta with leeks and guanciale

    Pasta 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more as needed 2 eggs 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1/2 pound fresh spinach, blanched, cooled slightly, squeezed very dry and finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, very finely chopped, preferably microplane grated 1/2 tsp Salt water if needed Sauce 3 medium leeks 3...
  17. epicuric

    Recipe Moroccan Spiced Fish with Fennel, Leek and cream sauce

    Moroccan Spiced Fish with Fennel, Leek and Cream Sauce Ingredients (to serve 4) 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp ras el hanout 4 thick pieces of firm white fish (I used cod) 1 large bulb of fennel, sliced thinly 1 large leek, sliced thinly 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely ½ tsp turmeric 100 ml dry...
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  18. Morning Glory

    Recipe Leek, Mushroom and Cheese Bread Pudding

    This savoury bread pudding can be served warm or at room temperature, rather like a quiche. Its good accompanied by a tomato salad. Ingredients 75g ciabatta bread cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 2 fat garlic cloves 2 medium leeks, chopped into small rounds 100g mushrooms, chopped into bite...
  19. Elawin

    Recipe Leek and Cheese Tart

    This is a pretty versatile dish and the quantities given will serve 2-3 as a stand alone meal with one or two toppings and a salad followed by dessert, or 4-6 with extra toppings and accompaniments (see Notes below). Prep. time: 20-25 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For...
  20. Elawin

    Recipe One-Pot Sausages with Leeks and Beans

    Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 sausages of choice 2 leeks, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 50 g mushrooms, thinly sliced 6 tomatoes, roughly chopped 4 tsp tomato puree 500 ml light vegetable stock or water 1 can cannellini beans 100 g...
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