Leek soup/18 recipes

Last summer, we had some fresh tomatillo from our farmer's share, then we found this recipe and gave it a try. The flavor was so good, we followed the recipe exactly, but you don't like too spicy, you can reduce the amount of the green chilis. The result will be still outstanding! It can be served warm or chilled.

A hearty and comforting classic beef and barley soup that's very easy to make.

Try this scrumptious dish that uses the tantalizing duo of chicken and bacon.

This spicy Indian dish is best served with basmati or jasmine rice, warm nan, and ready-made mint chutney. A mango sorbet would be a nice finish to this meal.

Cheesy, creamy and tasty.

This savory bean soup made with ham, celery and parsley leaves is perfect served with a loaf of french bread on the side.

Excellent soup. I didn't stir in the cream because the taste was so good without it. Amazing extra flavor of fennel seeds. Thanks.

A scrumptious chicken casserole made with broccoli florets, cheddar cheese and of course, curry!

Sautèing asparagus with bacon (pancetta) and leeks is an excellent way to cook asparagus and keep it perfectly tender-crisp and finished with pine nuts and aromatic garlic. Lemon and orange zest make this side a sophisticated, delicious variety of textures and flavors.

Loads of vegetables create a super chunky soup.

Large, gooey and cheesy pot of chicken, rice and broccoli. Classic American comfort food that my family loves.

A simple classic American style pot roast. Cooks slowly creating a complete one pot meal.

These stuffed jalapeno peppers are "fried" in the oven to cut the fat in a big way. A mixture of refried beans and cheese creates a warm and gooey inside with the cornmeal delivering a delicate crispy outside. Perfect for New Years or Superbowl gatherings.

Dutch Pea Soup recipe

Sole stuffed with crab, shrimp and mushrooms baked in a mushroom sauce topped with cheese.

Pan seared scallops served on a bed of fennel puree with a sweet Balsamic drizzle. This recipe was inspired by Masterchef New Zealand contestant Rob and I've modified the ingredients and instructions to match those that are commonly available in North America along with experimentation to make the recipe lower in fats yet every bit as flavorful.