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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper

  • 700 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • 1 leek, pale section only, halved lengthways, washed, dried, thinly sliced crossways
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 100 g baby spinach leave
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) skim milk
  • 80 g (1/3 cup) fresh low-fat ricotta
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Mixed salad leaves (optional), to serve
4/5 (15 Votes)

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Remove and discard any tough outer green leaves and the root end of each leek

  • 2 medium leeks
  • 36 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk
  • 1/4 cup snipped chives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
5/5 (1 Votes)

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This Potato & Leek Gratin dish features a golden crisp crust with tender, cheesy potatoes, the combinations of text...

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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Recipe source: NY Times Cooking | Melissa Clark

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced 8 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 thyme branches
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to serve
3.3/5 (64 Votes)

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Make Creamed Leeks: Preheat a griddle or cast-iron pan over high heat

  • For the Leeks:
  • 2 leeks, light-green/white parts cut in half lengthwise, keeping root intact to prevent them from falling apart, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Filo Parcels:
  • 4 sheets frozen filo pastry, thawed
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 (2 1/2-inch square, 1/4-inch thick) pieces feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Homemade crispy shoestring potatoes with fresh herbs are so worth the effort to top each serving of this potato lee...

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream, divided
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Halibut with Lemons and Leeks is a healthy and flavorful main course that pairs perfectly with a bottle of your fav...

  • 2 (8-ounce) pieces of halibut
  • 1 leek
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • salt and black pepper to taste
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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Cut leek in half lengthwise and rinse away any grit

  • 1 leek, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for frying leeks and for serving
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, more for serving
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
  • 2 cups quinoa (13 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup dried currants
  • 6 ounces fresh arugula
4.3/5 (3 Votes)

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Frizzled leeks on top of a bed of rice with spicy shrimp and leeks

  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  • 3 T peanut oil, divided
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 6 cups bias-sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
  • 1/4 c diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 c chicken broth
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • Cook white rice
  • Frizzled Leeks
  • 1 leek-sliced white and green part only sliced in rounds or matchstick-size strips
  • 2 T flour
  • 1 c peanut oil
  • salt to taste
4.3/5 (3 Votes)

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Add a little spice to your typical kugel dish with this curry powder-infused, nutrient-rich recipe

  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup of quinoa
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Herbed and crispy bread crumbs top a tasty soup of potatoes, leeks and carrots

  • Soup:
  • 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed, diced
  • 3 small-medium leeks, light green and white parts, trimmed, washed, sliced
  • 3 large carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced into rounds
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced, reserving 1 teaspoon for bread crumbs
  • 6 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, woody stem removed, leaves finely minced
  • Bread Crumb Topping:
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme - woody stems removed
  • 1 teaspoon reserved minced garlic
  • 1 slice of your favorite bread, toasted, processed in food processor until crumbs form
4.1/5 (17 Votes)

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This soup is thick, and hearty, and very comforting

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 6 potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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