154 leekie recipes

Leeks, wild mushrooms, and green beans sautéed in sherry with a bright finish of orange zest and apple cider vinegar. A low-fat, 20-minute side dish with surprising depth.

Old Bay-seasoned shrimp folded into scrambled eggs with sautéed leeks, tomato, and cream cheese, finished in the oven until set. A fancy brunch-worthy egg dish that serves 3 in about 40 minutes.

Spaghettini tossed with sauteed leeks, garlic, white wine, and chopped clams, finished with peppery arugula wilted in at the last second. Italian seafood pasta dinner for two in 45 minutes.

White veal stock, the classic clear, pale fond blanc made by blanching veal and chicken bones, then simmering low with aromatics for hours. A neutral, gelatin-rich base for fine sauces and soups.

Pot pie with greens: a vegetarian pot pie with potatoes, leeks, carrots, tomatoes, and mixed salad greens in savory broth, topped with biscuit crust. A meatless comfort dish for six.

Creamy Dutch leek soup with whole wheat flour, mace, and melted Edam cheese stirred in at the table. Simple, elegant, and ready in 35 minutes.

Chilled tomato-leek soup with fresh parsley, dill, paprika, and a splash of red wine. A vegetarian summer soup made with 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, served cold.

Pan-seared salmon on a bed of creamy leek fondue with a saffron butter sauce. A French-style restaurant dish with two distinct sauces built from wine, shallots, and cream.

Crayfish and poached quail egg salad pairs court-bouillon-poached crayfish with delicate soft quail eggs over greens, dressed in a truffle and dill vinaigrette. An elegant composed seafood starter.

Mike's fish fumet is a clean, aromatic homemade fish stock simmered from fish trimmings, leeks, and herbs with a splash of tarragon vinegar for brightness. The French base for chowders, seafood soups, and pan sauces.

Oxtails braised in red wine with celery, leeks, carrots, and a French-style sauce made from the reduced braising liquid. Rich, fork-tender, and worth every one of the 4 hours.

Creamy hearts of palm and leek soup blended silky smooth with whipping cream, topped with a fresh garnish of diced tomato, scallion, and hearts of palm.

Pressure cooker chicken stock made in 30 minutes with stewing hen, celery, carrots, onion, and peppercorns. Rich, gelatinous stock in a fraction of the time.

Savory ground pork mixed with napa cabbage, leeks, and onion fills store-bought wrappers for juicy dumplings. Boil or steam, then dip in garlicky chili vinegar.

Try something new for dinner with this succulent beef dish that has an aroma which will make your family eager to set the table.

Savory winter squash tart with roasted squash, buttery leeks, Gruyere, and creme fraiche in a flaky pastry shell. A rustic, elegant main dish for fall and winter entertaining.