Blog Archives for tag leeks

White Wine-Braised Leeks with Gruyère

You are probably familiar with leeks as a mild member of the onion family (most commonly used in soups) that… Continue reading »

Savory Mushroom & Ricotta Bread Pudding

A wonderfully tasty way to use up the rest of a loaf of any kind of bread is a homemade… Continue reading »

Roasted Haricots Verts with Olive Tapenade

Roasting thin French green beans helps them to retain their natural crunch while tenderizing them just slightly.  My favorite way… Continue reading »

‘Orecchiette with Leeks, Spinach, Sausage & Peas’

This healthy Spring-green pasta pairs some of the finest veggies of the season: sweet green peas, sliced leeks and baby… Continue reading »

Lemony Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Artichoke Hearts & Leeks

This veggie-packed pasta gets its flavor from a light lemon butter sauce, sliced garlic, and fresh herbs.  A splash of… Continue reading »

‘Lentil & Sausage Cassoulet’

A traditional French cassoulet is a slow-cooked white bean casserole flavored not only with sausage, but also a variety of meats… Continue reading »

‘Braised Endive’

This is a fabulously simple (and fabulously French) way to cook Belgian endives, leeks or fennel.  A quick braise in… Continue reading »

‘Turkey Meatloaf with Fontina & Mushrooms’

Fontina cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese that melts beautifully. Mild in flavor, it is the perfect choice for… Continue reading »

Grilled Balsamic Lamb Chops with Chives

A pantry item that everyone should always have on hand is thick, syrupy balsamic glaze. Wonderful drizzled onto roasted vegetables… Continue reading »

Wild Mushroom Pasta with Leeks & Brie

I adore the variety of wild mushrooms available this time of year! Whether at the Farmer’s Market, specialty grocer, or… Continue reading »