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.

Pork Chops With White Wine and Leek Pan Sauce

In this easy dinner, pork chops are served with a light, bright pan sauce made from leeks, white wine, chicken stock, and lemon zest.

Creamed Leeks

This simple but decadent dish of sliced leeks, sautéed in butter until soft and sweet, finished with cream and Parmesan, goes perfectly with everything—under fish, seared chicken breasts, even sliced steak.

Easy Lentil Soup

This easy lentil soup is packed with flavor thanks to a dual-use mixture of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest that gets added both before and after cooking.

Braised Artichokes With Leeks and Peas From 'The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone'

While Deborah Madison includes plenty of recipes for starchy or bean-filled dishes in her cookbook, The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, her straightforward vegetable preparations are the true heart of the book.

Braised Asparagus

This is my absolute favorite way to prepare asparagus. By the time the stalks are tender, the stock and butter reduce and emulsify into a rich sauce.

French in a Flash: Braised Lamb Shanks with Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions

[Photographs: Kerry Saretsky] Previously Chouquettes » All French in a Flash recipes » I love this time of year. Not only is November home of Thanksgiving and my birthday—the two greatest dessert experiences per annum—but it's finally, definitely, and indisputably...

Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup is a thick and creamy French soup that's cosy and comforting and also ideal for elegant dinners. Garlic butter base, croutons on top!

Easy Roast Chicken with Asparagus and Leeks

One of the great things about spring is that it provides you with a plethora of vegetables that need only brief cooking. This makes them the perfect for a roast chicken dinner. Roast your chicken, prep the vegetables, then cook them while the chicken rests. All of your food comes out piping hot at the exact same time.

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.