Consider the leek:.The lankiest member of the onion family has amild onion flavor that verges towards sweet.Unlike their round onion cousins,leeks' leaves (called "flags") donot wither as the plant ...
About 30% to 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. In most cases, this statistic refers to food being tossed ...
Leeks can sometimes be hard to find, but never fear — replacing them in your favorite recipes couldn't be easier. Leeks can look a bit intimidating at first glance. Like shallots, onions, and ...
Are you still terrified of quinoa? (Say it with me now: KEEN-wah.) There's no need to fear! This ancient grain has stuck around for thousands of years with good cause. High in protein, and even ...
A registered dietitian talks about leeks nutrition and why they are great for digestive health. Plus 8 leek recipes to try at home. Spring, summer, and autumn all boast their own impressive lists of ...
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French-inspired potato leek soup recipe

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and cook until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and sauté for 1 ...
Sometimes a vegetable perfectly matches its true season, bestowed upon us from plant or earth like a metaphor. After the solemn cold of winter, when farmers market stalls seem to rescind their ...
Make the vinaigrette: Place shallots in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain and transfer to a small bowl with garlic, sugar and salt. Strip thyme leaves from the stems and finely chop (aim for ...
Leeks are not a vegetable I ate at all when growing up. Is a leek just a big green onion? What parts do you eat? Do you eat it raw or only cooked? So many questions! Leeks are like a giant green onion ...
In my experience, leeks are usually terribly overcooked or strangely undercooked — a sad situation either way. It’s so easy to get them right, and the results can be sublime. Take leeks vinaigrette, ...
This flavorful, earthy recipe is perfect for the Sephardi Rosh Hashanah custom of starting the meal with a mini-seder. A ritual derived from the Talmud, guests sample small portions of certain ...