Elly Curshen’s Leek, Squash, Paneer & Coconut Tray Baked Curry
A delicious curry combining leek, paneer and butternut squash
Read all about the people who grow our favourite vegetable, like Mervyn and Marilyn Casey’s family, who have grown leeks at their farm in Lincolnshire since 1970. Find out more about them and other members of the Leek Grower’s Association
The Romans considered the leek a superior vegetable and Emperor Nero ate so many he gained the nickname Porophagus (leek eater). He is reported to have thought eating leeks would improve his singing voice!!
Char-grilled, roasted, poached, braised, pan fried or cooked in a wok, you know you can always whip up a quick dish that is tasty, healthy and wholesome as well as bursting with flavour. Find out how to select, store and prepare leeks.
A delicious curry combining leek, paneer and butternut squash
Perfect as a lunch dish or a light main course, this vegetarian pasta combines sweet parsnips and leeks with delicious sage
Baked potatoes taken to new heights, packed with flavour from leeks, feta cheese and spinach
A creamy and warming risotto made with just 6 ingredients
A wonderful pick-me-up – chicken and leek soup, served with delicious cheese and leek scones
The perfect balance of flavours combining leeks, salmon and lemon in this creamy pasta dish
The ultimate comfort food, this gratin combines the sweetness of leeks and Brussels sprouts with ham and cheddar cheese in a creamy dish
“Leeks are one of my favourite comfort ingredients. They’re at their best from November to April, which is perfect, as it’s the time we most need a bit of comfort food! They’re sweet and versatile and a great addition to stews, soups, pasta dishes and roast dinners.”
“Leeks are such an easy ingredient to make so many dishes all year round. They cook really quickly and add a lovely allium sweetness to recipes. They are welcome across so many different cuisines. Such a fun vegetable to cook with. It is almost as if you are getting two for one with the plump juicy white sections and the more herbal green tops. Always a brilliant vegetable to have at the ready in the fridge as a reliable go to.”
“I love cooking with leeks! With their distinct, delicate yet robust flavour, they have a magical ability to elevate any dish. I adore their sweet fragrance as they cook and their versatility and long growing season means I have plenty of chances to experiment!”