Leeks

MUSHROOM & LEEK SOUP

½ c. butter  2 bunches of leeks (white part only) ½ lb. chopped mushrooms ¼ c. flour 1 tsp. salt  dash cayenne 1 c. chicken broth 3 c. milk (any kind) 1 T. dry sherry (optional)               Saute leeks.  Remove             Saute mushrooms.             Make a white sauce.            … Read More about “MUSHROOM & LEEK SOUP”

Cheese & Leek Quiche

1 Cup cooked leeks (sliced) 3 eggs, beaten 1 ¼ cup light cream or milk, salt & pepper to taste 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 1-9inch shallow flan with a ready baked shell Warm the cream or milk, pour over eggs and stir in salt and pepper. In the pie… Read More about “Cheese & Leek Quiche”

VICHYSSOISE (Potato & Leek Soup)

2 Tbsp. Butter ½ cup chopped leeks (thoroughly washed) use white parts & tender green parts 3 Cups chicken stock 2 medium size potatoes, peeled & diced A pinch of salt & pepper 1 cup of half & half cream Chopped Chives Heat butter in a large sauce pan, over… Read More about “VICHYSSOISE (Potato & Leek Soup)”

Rice with Leeks & Bacon

1lb bacon, chopped 1 Tbsp oil 2-3 Leeks (Chopped & thoroughly cleaned) 2 Cups brown rice (cooked) 2 Tbsp tomato paste ¼ Tsp dried oregano ½ cup water or stock, salt & pepper to taste Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and… Read More about “Rice with Leeks & Bacon”