Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce

Cooking leeks on the grill can take a very long time, but by par-boiling them first, we were able to cut the grilling time to less than 10 minutes. Once softened and lightly charred, they make a beautiful pairing with Spanish romesco sauce, made from almonds and roasted tomatoes and peppers.

Charles Phan's Roasted Eggplant and Leek Salad

The name "Roasted Eggplant and Leek Salad" in Charles Phan's Vietnamese Home Cooking is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, this dish has eggplant and leeks, but no, it is not a roasted salad. (Unless, of course, you count grilling as roasting.) If you happen to live in a wondrous state with no real winter (cough, California, cough), grilling in January is a non-issue. In other parts of the country, however, it may be necessary to bring the dish indoors and under a broiler. Either way, this silky smoky sa...

Charred Brussels Sprouts and Leek Muchim With Coffee-Dijon Dressing

Marinate charred Brussels sprouts and raw leeks with a coffee-Dijon dressing for the ultimate Korean banchan-inspired salad.

Grilled Vegetable and Jasmine Rice Salad With Herbs and Cashews

Inspired by Thai grilled beef salad, this salad replaces the meat with smoky grilled vegetables and adds fragrant jasmine rice. It's loaded with fresh herbs and dressed with a bracing, fish sauce-lime vinaigrette.

Braised Leeks with Dill Sauce

Buttery, sweet braised leeks meet a bright, mildly-tart dill-yogurt sauce. Great as a light vegetarian lunch or a side dish for broiled fish and meats.

Grilled Bok Choy with Sweet Soy Glaze

Bok choy with a glaze made from soy and sake makes a really crunchy and satisfying bite.

Grilled Green Bean Salad With Red Peppers and Radishes

The great thing about this recipe is that it's not really a recipe. Think of it as a blueprint for side dishes: make a good dressing with some raw, crunchy veggies (or cheese!) and keep it in a bowl by the table. Grill a secondary veggie while the meat (or vegetarian main) rests and toss it all together.

Grilled Cabbage With Spicy Thai Dressing

Deeply fragrant, with smoky, charred edges, cabbage takes on a nutty, sweet flavor when grilled over blazing-hot coals. Its structure also makes it the ideal vessel for this spicy Thai dressing.

Spicy Asian Zucchini

Here's a unique zucchini recipe for you - Spicy Asian Zucchini! Meaty zucchini halves seared then smothered with a mild chilli-garlic sauce. Quick. Easy. Big flavours. Serve as a side or a meat-free main with

Nigel Slater's Grilled Beef Vietnamese Salad

Adapted from The Kitchen Diaries. [Photograph: Blake Royer] Why I Picked This Recipe: Though I've ordered this type of salad at restaurants before, I've never tried it at home, and I was eager to play with Slater's proportions in the...