help need leek recipes

lostinrates

Leeks are lovely in a quiche with a little cheese. You could also add bacon, or keep it vegetarian. I made half a dozen or so versions of this last year, though I couldn't eat it, and each one was well received.

CT19720

Finely chopped leeks fried in a little butter and oil with 'juliennes' of carrots and lots of ground black pepper - absolutely delicious, and goes with all types of meals.

Linda32

I just slice and freeze them as well. I will not have this problem this year though as I have three seedlings from this years sowing :rotfl:

OurLass

How about Glamorgan sausages?
Or leek and potato gratin?
Lot's of recipes for leek and potato soup online.
Like others have said,I would freeze surplus and take out when needed,so you don't get bored of same/similar dishes.
I have just seen 2 pages of recipes using leeks on Penny's recipes.com which you might find useful.

Eyeore

Leeks in white sauce is a family favourite here with a roast. Slice the leeks and steam for til tender, meanwhile make a basic white sauce, season to taste and add some nutmeg. When leeks are ready simply add to the sauce - yum!

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I buy leeks when they are reduced at the g'grocers and if I don't make leek and tattie soup I will just wash slice and dice and freeze for use later I love the gentleness of leeeks a mild oniony flavour instead or it being too strong.I add to any recipe instead of onion.Even HM burgers with finely diced leeks are lovely

Steve059

A tip for buying leeks: pick the thin ones, as the thick ones can be a bit tough.

psso

Leeks in cheese sauce is favourite here.

I also slice and freeze them and throw a couple of handfuls in chicken soup or broth.

likelyfran

sillyme673 wrote: »

We have an allotment and still have lots of leeks. When slice then open they are going to seed, have the think centre. What should I cook wish then, I am at a loss. Have done with cabbage, done wrapped in bacon in cream sauce and instead of onions. Now I am stuck. Thanks in advance.:)

Home-made cheese sauce (mature cheddar and plenty of salt) - add in sauteed leeks and mushrooms. Add to pasta. Yummy.

iris

This is my recipe for leeks done in the slow cooker. Recipe is for 2 people.


400 g leeks (trimmed and sliced)
1 medium potato (sliced thinly)
2 chicken legs (skin on but trimmed well and slashed a couple of times)
1/2 pint cider (or chicken stock)
1 oxo cube
Mixed herbs


Put cider, oxo & mixed herbs into slow cooker, add sliced leeks and mix. Put a layer of sliced potatoes on top of leeks and then put chicken legs on top of everything. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.


Put slow cooker on high for about 4/5 hours and then put into oven (without lid) at 170 c for about half an hour to crisp up chicken.


Sometimes I use wine instead of cider.