Leeks

[katynewbie]

Very old chap on our site gave me a load of leeks today. I have loads, but didnt want offend so said ta, politely, and we chatted about stuff for an hour!!

My problem is: What can I do with them? Do they freeze? Any offers other than soup?!!

All ideas gratefully considered!!

[wardy]

Tim loves leeks and will have plenty of suggestions I reckon. Creamed leeks are fab, steamed leeks (thanks Tim), leek au gratin, leek tart, flan, quiche.  Plonk it round the joint at the weekend. Er   I like leek with gammon.  Leek and cabbage is good together.  Good in fry up.  Soup as you mentioned

Yes you can freeze them.  You can google for recipes if you're stuck 

[sammyd]

mm mm!

i love creamed leeks with my sunday lunch

leek/cream/parmesan cheese and plenty of black pepper

 

[katynewbie]

 
I knew there would be yummy answers!!

Thanks Sammy and Wardy!!

[Vez1]

I choppped some of mine up and have them in the freezer in freezer bags. They are fine.

[tim]

And, once again, leek vinaigrette? Glamorgan Sausages?

[Derekthefox]

They are indeed versatile, I have poached them in the oven with a drop of red wine too ...

Derekthefox

[Meg]

yummy That is lovely.

[katynewbie]

Tim...Glamorgan Sausages?

More info please?

[AikenDrum]

Sauté gently in milk with a half of clove of garlic (crushed) and a suggestion of tarragon ?  < ... falls over in a fever of oblivion  .......

[tim]

Katy - veggie bangers!

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[Derekthefox]

Excuse me AikenDrum, that is an interesting culinary term I have not come across before - half a clove of garlic? I measure my garlic at one clove per person, plus one for the pot, so how do I cope with half a clove... polite suggestions only please !!! 

Derekthefox

[AikenDrum]

Didn't want to overpower the subtle flavour of the leeks.    {:¬)#

[tim]

Have to wait till April for the Tarragon.

[AikenDrum]

*puts hands up*  I have a jar of dried Tarragon   

[wardy]

DTF     "Half a clove of garlic" You have to bear in mind that AD is a Scot so is canny with everything.  Well almost .....

I like dried tarragon too 

[AikenDrum]

I hope everybody notices that I didn't respond to wardy's last comment  .... darn !  I just did, didn't I !   

[Derekthefox]

Thanks Wardy ... I have only tried tarragon with chicken, I will have to be more adventurous ...

Derekthefox

[katynewbie]

 

Glam sausages!!! Recipe looks scrumptious Tim!!

Thanks

[tim]

Leeks? Leek & Potato soup? Co-op yesterday & bought Lloyd Grossman's.

DON'T!!  What an abyssmal I'm a TV celebrity thing. Even after lemon juice & loads of pepper - not allowed salt - and bacon sandwiches - it was still unspeakable. How DO they get away with it??