Tag: leeks

  • Fresh Pea Soup with Ham Hock and Croutons

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta bread Olive oil Salt 2 ham hocks, raw or smoked 1 large Spanish onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 leek, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 cups white wine 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, parsley, Grains of Paradise, or black pepper) 2 quarts stock, vegetable or chicken…

  • Rustic Artichoke Soup

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped small 1 onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine Hearts of 6 large artichokes, cut in quarters 3 medium size white potatoes (Yukon gold), peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable stock 1 fresh bay leaf 3 sprigs of…

  • Rustic Artichoke Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped small 1 onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine Hearts of 6 large artichokes cut in quarters 3 medium size white potatoes (Yukon gold), peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable stock 1 fresh bay leaf 3 sprigs of…

  • Wild Leek and Dandelion Frittata with Goat Cheese

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS ½ pound dandelion greens, ends trimmed 8 large eggs 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch wild leeks, ramps or large leek (white and tender greens only) thinly sliced and washed 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS…

  • Mushroom Herb Leek Puff Pastry Tartlets

    Makes 8 INGREDIENTS 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed 3 tablespoons butter 1 small leek (white and light green only), cut into 2″ strips 2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped or sliced (depending on mushroom) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup crème fraiche 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¼…

  • Root Veggies with Garlic Maple Herb Butter

    Serves 1-2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings of root vegetables of your choice (i.e. parsnips, carrots, celery root, beets) chopped fine 1 small leek, sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon maple syrup Salt Pepper 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme and rosemary,…

  • Pork Loin and Potatoes with Rosemary, Leeks & Cream

    Serves 1-2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings pork loin Salt Pepper ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped medium 1 Yukon Gold potato, chopped 1 small leek, sliced 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped fine DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper. On a large heavy duty piece…

  • Pumpkin Succotash with Stewed Clams

    Serves 6 as a side dish INGREDIENTS 1 cup turkey stock ¼ pound fresh lima beans (or dried lima beans soaked overnight) 2 tablespoons turkey fat 1 leek, washed and chopped 3 scallions, chopped (keep white and green parts separate) 2 dozen little neck clams, rinsed ½ pound pumpkin, peeled and cubed 1 ear of…

  • Leek and Mushroom Frittata

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, green part removed, chopped and cleaned 1 lb crimini mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 10 eggs 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Salt Freshly ground pepper PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350ËšF. In…

  • Persian Herb Stew

    Here is one of Kfir’s family recipes for these little wonders. One of my favorite things about Persian or Iranian cooking is the HUGE use of fresh herbs so this recipe is one of my personal favorties as well!

  • Pork Loin And Potatoes With Rosemary, Leeks & Cream

    Serves 1-2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings pork loin, sliced ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 1 Yukon potato, chopped 1 leek, chopped 3 tablespoons cream Several sprigs rosemary PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400ËšF. Place sliced pork loin on prepared foil. Top with onion, potato, leek, cream, and top with several sprigs of rosemary. Wrap and bake…

  • Thai Chicken & Coconut Green Herb Curry Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Olive oil, for sautéing 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped fine 3 limes, zest and juice 1 large red onion, chopped 4 chicken breasts sliced into thick, long slices about 1 inch wide and the length of the breast 2 large…

  • Root Veggies With Thyme, Garlic, & Leeks

    You can put virtually anything in a foil packet dinner – whatever inspires you at the market or in your ‘fridge. To get your creative juices flowing, here’s a few ideas to play around with. Simple and delicious!