leek

The leek is a vegetable, a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum, the broadleaf wild leek. The edible part of the plant is a bundle of leaf sheaths that is sometimes erroneously called a stem or stalk. The genus Allium also contains the onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chive, and Chinese onion.Historically, many scientific names were used for leeks, but they are now all treated as cultivars of A. ampeloprasum. The name 'leek' developed from the Old English word leac, from which the modern English name of garlic also derives. Three closely related vegetables, elephant garlic, ramps/kurrat and Persian leek or tareh, are also cultivars of A. ampeloprasum, although different in their uses as food.

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  1. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Leek and Potato Crust Pie (Vegan Mustard Version)

    This is a recipe I have had for 2 decades now, going by the date on the bottom of the scanned image. We love it. It is really easy, simply, warming and filling. It is easily made vegan and with the addition of more mustard to the sauce, a mustard sauce over leeks in a potato pastry is divine...
  2. Morning Glory

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    This recipe was devised from ‘things that need using up’. A fat leek was beginning to look a bit elderly and there were bits and pieces of cheese left in the fridge. The beautiful orange tomatoes on the kitchen counter were looking a little forlorn. The result was a simple vegetarian bake, which...
  3. jennyb

    Recipe Leek, Potato and Cheddar Soup

    This is quite easy to make and tastes very creamy even though no cream is added. This quantity is about right for two people 1 large leek butter 1 medium sized baking potato 100g strong cheddar a few sprigs of tarragon 400ml vegetable stock white pepper Method Chop the leek and cook slowly in...
  4. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Tempeh, Leek and Mushroom Pie

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  5. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Leek and Mushroom Gratin

    I have to confess that this is one of our favourite recipes. We have had to adapt it over the years, to take into account that I can no longer have dairy, but this is the full veggie version which makes for a great Christmas Day meal. There is no definite weights needed for this recipe, so mix...
  6. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Ham, Leek, Mushroom and Ale Cobbler

    I confess, I haven't made this one (being veggie) but I happen to know a great leek cobbler recipe and know that leeks and ham combine quite well apparently... so thought that this recipe could be a good one for a certain recipe competition! This is a slight modification to the Ham and Leek...
  7. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Ham and Leek Cobbler

    I confess, I haven't made this one (being veggie) but I happen to know a great leek cobbler recipe and also another leek recipe and know that leeks and ham combine quite well apparently... so thought that this recipe could be a good one for a certain recipe competition! Ingredients 3 tbsp...
  8. Morning Glory

    Recipe Leek, potato and saffron soup

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