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Title: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 08, 2009, 09:42:02
 - to go with Cauli & Potato.

Had to get photo quickly - it was going fast!!
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 08, 2009, 19:07:34
Yum.  I still have half a row also.  I have used all the biggest, sold a few at the local WI market and now have about 15 slimmer boys left.  Might roast some wrapped in bacon later in the week.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: Froglegs on March 08, 2009, 19:58:13
Tim, EJ both recipes please.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 08, 2009, 20:24:47
Not much of a recipe - Cauli in florets & 2 Leeks in 2" pieces steamed al dente, litre of heavy sauce (using veg juice & milk, Mace, Cayenne, Mustard, Sea Salt), added leftover cooked sliced Potatoes, topped with 200g Cheese processed with 4 slices Wholemeal Bread.  20+ min till crunchy.

And if anyone tells me to use the white parts of the leeks only /i] - better run!! Especially if they are bought at their huge price - given what is usable.

We too have about 15 left. - for Leek Vinaigrette on Mother's Day when we have all 17 of the family to celebrate 50 years in this home.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 08, 2009, 22:49:23
Froglegs, nothing to mine.  If the leeks are really big I blanch them first, and I use the green also Tim, but if they are skinny leeks, then I just wrap them in lovely bacon, place in a lightly olive oiled roasting tin and gently roast until the leeks are tender and the bacon is just begining to crispen up.  It is a bit of a 'suck it and see' recipe.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: kt. on March 08, 2009, 22:53:37
I have about 8 leeks left.  Meal looks tasty.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 09, 2009, 08:30:36
Just seen that I must have been leaning a bit last night!!

'Twas meant for the quote only.

Back or streaky, Emma?
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: woodypecks on March 09, 2009, 13:05:34
I have one large one left which I thought I,d leave so that I can see what the flower looks like . Someone told me they are quite pretty . Debs
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 09, 2009, 13:41:38
Yotam's  thing was a bit better this time, but still had trouble with crumbs not sticking.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: 1066 on March 09, 2009, 13:45:34
Quote from: tim on March 08, 2009, 20:24:47
We too have about 15 left. - for Leek Vinaigrette on Mother's Day when we have all 17 of the family to celebrate 50 years in this home.

2 things Tim
what is the leek vinaigrette?
And how lovely to celebrate 50 years in the same house and with all the family!
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 09, 2009, 17:42:21
1. Nothing clever. I will just slice them down the middle, cut up in inches & sauté gently in Butter.
Then I shall use Delia's Vinaigrette for a change - because I like Balsamic & Sherry vinegars - & finish off with some Parmesan shavings.

2. Too true!!
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 09, 2009, 18:10:31
Whatever I happen to have in the fridge Tim, might even be ham!
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 09, 2009, 19:50:19
Oh, yes - ham I've done.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: KathrynH on March 09, 2009, 21:50:16
I'm trying to use up my last row of leeks as I need to dig over the ground to use for some spring planting. Had leek and pancetta risotto this evening -  lovely.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: 1066 on March 10, 2009, 07:27:33
Thanks Tim they sound tatsy
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: kitty on March 11, 2009, 08:42:08
my mouths watering!
i still have leeks left-and i use all the green too-too good to waste!
my favourite recipe is the same as time except sub brocolli for cauli and add bacon,minus mace also....
;)
kitty
xx
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: asbean on March 11, 2009, 09:06:45
Just got enough for a couple more meals.  It was a disappointing crop, but was OK despite the scruffy exterior.  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 11, 2009, 09:21:04
Like this? Or even a mix Kitty? I prefer Broccoli, but She prefers Cauli.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: asbean on March 11, 2009, 09:30:14
Looks lovely Tim (especially the burnt top  ;) ;) ;)) but I'm not able to eat anything with cheese in/on.  :( :( :(

I bet it was delicious, though
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: kitty on March 11, 2009, 22:49:33
evening tim-JUST like that! ;D-i prefer broccoli-but i dont turn me nose up at a nice cauli!

hmmm....mix it?yum!



ejs recipe for wrapped leeks in bacon was on my mind all day so we had that for tea-i slipped a few slivers of garlic in between the leeks and bacon for added oomph!
kittty
x

Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: saddad on March 11, 2009, 23:03:49
Dug up another six today...  8)
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: tim on March 12, 2009, 08:46:50
We tend to be proud of our monster things but, if you read Delia, you are better off with the slim ones.
Title: Re: Still got leeks -
Post by: kitty on March 12, 2009, 18:28:36
a leeks a leek for a' that-big -small-all are welcome in kittys kitchen!