Blog Archives for tag leeks

‘Poached Leeks Vinaigrette with Pangrattato’

I love to cook with leeks this time of year. In fact, I must be doing  so a lot, because… Continue reading »

Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta & Leeks

With the last of the baby Brussels sprouts on the shelves at the market, I decided to make a lovely… Continue reading »

‘Kale Sauteed with Onions, Leeks & Turmeric’

Turmeric seems to be all the craze these days.  Whether freshly grated or in its ground, powdered form, turmeric is… Continue reading »

Roast Garlic Soup with Thyme

The possibilities with roasted garlic are endless!  There is just something so warming and decadent about the smell of a… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Salad with Fennel, Leeks & Sugar Snap Peas

This healthy pearled barley salad is served warm, and is filled with lovely green vegetables.  I started the dish by… Continue reading »

Potato Salad with Feta, Leeks, Hard-Boiled Egg & Tarragon

In every issue of Food & Wine magazine, they feature a special Salad of the Month.  For the month of… Continue reading »

Fennel-Rubbed Chicken with Warm Lentil, Leek & Walnut Salad

Two things I try and always keep stocked in the pantry are fennel pollen and dried lentils.  Both very versatile… Continue reading »

‘Leeks Vinaigrette’

I adore this classic French side dish of tender, cooked leeks topped with a homemade mustard vinaigrette.  Made extra special… Continue reading »

Roasted Carrot & Leek Soup with Carrot Ribbons & Sliced Almonds

 The smell of this lovely carrot soup cooking is intoxicating.  Between the leeks cooking in butter and the carrots roasting… Continue reading »

Mushroom & Leek Risotto with Marcona Almonds

 I’m addicted to making risotto in the oven as opposed to the traditional stove-top version.  (Although my Italian cooking instructors… Continue reading »