Only the white part of leeks is cooked: trim away the tough, woody stalk end and use the green leaves to wrap the contents of a bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs added to soups, stews and stocks to ...

In addition, leeks are rich in polyphenols (another type of plant pigment with antioxidant properties), allicin (a beneficial ...

Trim the leeks, leaving all of the white part and some of the green. Cut the leeks into roughly 3cm/1¼in pieces and add to the water. Return to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, depending on the ...

Leeks sown in module trays and grown in clumps won't have long white roots, but all of the leek can be used for eating. If you sowed in modules, plant the whole clump with a trowel or dibber. If you ...

Grab a leek, then whip this soup up with a few basics from your pantry. Creamy and delicious, it is perfect to warm you through on chilly winter days. Don’t forget to pack a container full for a ...

4 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, washed and cut into matchsticks 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ...

4 large or 6 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only) cut into very fine 3-inch-long julienne Wash and dry the leeks, then toss liberally with flour to coat well. Heat the oil in a large ...