Larkin Cen’s Lamb and Leek Thai Red Curry
A Thai red curry from Masterchef winner Larkin Cen, Masterchef 2013 finalist
Warm Leek, Smoked Trout and Potato Salad with Horseradish Crème Fraise Dressing
The delicate flavour of smoked trout is complemented with creamy leeks, spring onions and a touch of horseradish in this delicious salad
Individual Beef Wellington with Leek Mousseline
Prime fillet of beef topped with a leek and horseradish mousseline, wrapped in Parma ham and puff pastry. This is a special occasion dish and an ideal choice for the festive table.
Hearty leek & lamb cobbler
A hearty and filling Welsh cobbler
Squash, leek & lemon risotto with Caerphilly
Welsh cuisine meets Italian in this tasty risotto with butternut squash, leeks and Caerphilly cheese
Chicken, Leek, Prune and Caerphilly Pie
Everyone loves a pie, especially one packed with flavour. This pie adds Caerphilly cheese and the sweetness of prunes to the traditional chicken and leek combination
Leek Braised Mutton with Creamy Leek and Mint Sauce
With mutton currently experiencing a well-deserved revival, this is a great recipe to serve as an alternative Christmas dish, a hearty winter warmer or to celebrate St. David’s Day. Gentle braising with leeks, aromatic cinnamon, cloves and orange gives full flavoured tender meat and the juices are used in the accompanying leek sauce.
Welsh Leek and Goats’ Cheese Rarebit
A variation on the classic recipe brings this traditional favourite bang up to date. Welsh goats’ cheese comes in a variety of guises. Choose a mild, creamy one without a crust so it will easily melt into the sauce. Alternatively use Y Fenni cheese which contains mustard seed and ale.
Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks, peas & basil
A delicious and hearty supper combining the traditional marriage of flavours of bacon, leek and chicken
Leek and Cheese Muffins
The perfect snack after a strength training session provides carbohydrate to replenish muscle glycogen, the body’s premium source of fuel for strenuous exercise and protein to repair and regenerate muscle fibres damaged during exercise. The presence of amino acids in the bloodstream and their availability to muscle cells is vital for repair and growth after exercise. The most rapidly digested protein is whey, found predominantly in milk and dairy products. Once digested, whey protein delivers high levels of amino acids that seem to stimulate growth and repair of the muscles. These muffins deliver on both counts there is plenty of carbohydrate from the flour and whey protein from the milk and cheese, nicely flavoured with the leek and tomatoes.