The best leek recipes - 65 recipes
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Simmered Leeks
By á-2895
You can eat it by itself or use as a topping for steak, chicken, or fish, and you can also add sliced mushrooms! Ei...
- 2 1⁄2 lbs leeks
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, for vegetarian style
- I would add mushrooms
Spinach Dip (Knorr Leek)
By tullyg33
Blend all ingredients in a bowl
- 1 pkg Knorr Leek Soup mix
- 1 pkg frozen spinach (Chopped fine). Thaw and squeeze out liquid
- 2 cups sour cream (16 oz)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
Braised Leeks with Mozzarella & a Fried Egg
By Chef_Frytz
1) Trim tough green portions and root ends from leeks leaving about 5-6 inches of white and pale green portions
- 2-3 large leeks
- 5-6 tablespoons butter, divided use
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 lemon, cut into slices and seeds removed
- 5 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water (or enough to submerge leeks halfway in pan)
- splash white wine (optional)
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup good quality, freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
FETTUCCINE WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEEKS AND BACON
By á-27074
Cook the pasta then drain reserving some of the pasta water
- 8 slices of bacon roughly chopped
- 2 medium leeks
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) goat cheese (chevre)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 pound fettuccine
- grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for finishing
Medallions of Maine Lobster with leeks and Sauternes
By á-2053
In a 15” braising pan, sauté carrots on high heat for 2 minutes
- Six 1 1/2 Lb. lobster
- 1/2 cup Sauternes wine
- 3 Tbs. freshly grated ginger
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 large carrots, finely sliced
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter (plus or minus)
- salt
- pepper
- chopped chives
- Fettucine cooked and tossed with butter and parsley
Leek and Goat Cheese Dip
By sadams1001
Melt butter in a large, deep skillet
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs +/- leeks; white and tender green parts only, cut into 1/3" rings
- 1 lb goat cheese
- 1/2 lb cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons chives - snipped
- salt & pepper
Broccoli & Leek Pasta with Lemon
By twironen
Cook Pasta. Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a skillet
- 1 lb of Rigatoni or similar pasta
- 2 leeks, diced
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 lemon & zest
- 2 tbs of Olive Oil
- 1 tbs of Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, finely cut
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan
Cucumber Soup with Leeks and Celery
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- 2 cups cubed peeled cucumber
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced leek
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled baking potato
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Pork, Fennel and Leek Casserole
By wvally
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC)
- 1 cup (250mL) chicken stock
- 1 cup (250mL) water
- 8 Bigelow Constant Comment Tea Bags
- 3/4 cup (180mL) boiling water
- 3/4 cup (180mL) apple juice
- 1 tablespoon (15mL) butter
- 1 small fennel bulb
- 3 leeks, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 pound (500g) pork tenderloin, cut into medallions
- 1/4 cup (60mL) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15mL) olive oil
- 1 - 10 ounces (280g) package of frozen peas
- 12 mini potatoes, unpeeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons (30mL) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (125mL) mint leaves, chopped
SLOW-COOKED LEMONY LEEKS
By akselden
1. Slice leeks in half lengthwise and clean well under cold running water
- 4 or 5 large leeks, white part only
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) dry white wine
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley
Leeks a la Grecque
By akselden
Trim 4-6 leeks, leaving some of the green
- 4-6 leeks
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. black peppercorns.
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 6 tbs. white wine
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tbs. tomato paste
- Pinch of salt, if needed
- Paprika
Asparagus, Leek And Morel Tart
By á-174942
Crust: Combine flour and salt in bowl
- CRUST:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons ice water - (to 4 tbspns)
- FILLING:
- 3 leeks - (to 4)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- 6 ounces fresh morel mushrooms or other aromatic wild mushrooms
- such as chanterelle or porcini
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, dry Jack or Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 bunch asparagus - (abt 16 spears)
- 30 small cherry tomatoes halved
- 20 large cherry tomatoes halved
- Vegetable or olive oil cooking spray
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