Leek recipes
We love the way the oniony flavour of leeks mellows into silky sweetness as they cook, low and slow with butter. Try these leek recipes including creamy leek gratin, leek and blue cheese baked risotto or leek and chorizo puff pastry tart.
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Leek bread and butter pudding
Kathy Slack's leek bread and butter pudding makes for a simple but hearty main, served with a salad. Prepare ahead, then bake when ready.
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Christmas soups
Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp
A sophisticated creamy turkey soup using Christmas leftovers. Crisp roast potato edges, leek and apple are used for a crunchy topping.
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Charred leek, pearl barley and cheshire cheese salad
In this hearty salad, pearl barley and chunky strips of caramelised leek are coated in a cheesy buttermilk dressing – pure winter pleasure.
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Chicken soups
Cock-a-leekie soup
This soul-warming Scottish soup includes chicken, leeks, prunes for burst of rich fruitiness and rice (or barley, if you prefer).
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Creamy baked leeks
In this cosy side dish recipe, leeks are cooked slowly in cream and cheese until soft and golden. A delicious accompaniment to any roast.
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Quick midweek meals
Chicken thighs with curried leeks and lentils
This comforting bowl of creamy curried lentils, soft sweet leeks and juicy chicken thighs is just what you need on a cold day.
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Vichyssoise
A simple leek and potato soup is whizzed up until it’s super-smooth, then chilled to give it a creamy, luscious texture that’s perfect for summer.
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30-minute meals
Leek, mushroom and mature cheddar gnocchi
This easy leek gnocchi with mushrooms, roasted walnuts and a seriously cheesy cream sauce is comfort food in a bowl.
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Risottos
Leek and watercress risotto
Leek risotto is kept fresh, light and peppery thanks to a simple watercress puree stirred through right before serving.
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September seasonal
Mozzarella, plum and burnt leek salad
A colourful mozzarella salad perfect for welcoming autumn. The combo of creamy cheese, smoky leeks, watercress and plums is a crowdpleaser.
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Leek risotto with kale pesto and crispy prosciutto
Elevate homemade leek risotto into a restaurant-worthy dish with kale pesto and crispy prosciutto. This comforting dinner recipe serves 6.
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Garlicky greens with harissa yogurt
Serve these garlicky greens as a vegetarian main, with your favourite bread for mopping up the harissa yogurt, or simply as a stunning side dish.
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Savoury tarts
Leek, lemon, thyme, pancetta and ricotta tart
A savoury pastry tart which packs a punch, with the addition of lemon cutting through the richness, accentuating and complementing the flavour and texture.
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Vegetarian soups
Leek cappuccino soup
Give Tristan Welch's leek soup a go for a warming winter soup packed with seasonal veg. It would make a delicious starter for a vegetarian dinner party.
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Snacks and nibbles
Leek, smoked cheddar and mustard rarebits
The rarebits to end all rarebits; this leek, smoked cheddar and mustard rarebit recipe with salty crumbled chestnuts is a revamped version of a classic.
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Savoury tarts
Leek and bacon flamiche
Inspired by a traditional northern French dish, this leek and bacon flamiche recipe makes a winning, easy-to-throw-together meal.
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