Starter – Page 3 – British Leeks

Sophie Wright’s Leek, Parsnip and Chestnut Soup

I’m a real soup lover and none are complete without the addition of leeks. However, rather than just using leeks as a background flavour, I really want to bring it to life, and pair it with ingredients it really loves. Parsnips have a natural sweetness that work perfectly with the mellow flavour of leeks and chestnuts add a creaminess that nothing else will. This is the perfect winter soup that will keep you feeling warm and full all through the day.

Gluten free / Light lunch / Main course / Salad / Sophie Wright / Starter / Vegetarian

Sophie Wright’s Roasted Leek, Endive, Walnut and Apple Salad with Goats Cheese

It’s always nice to have something a little bit different from a standard salad and this wintery salad is just that. It’s packed with texture, flavour and colour and the roasted leeks add savoury warmth, which is perfectly complimented by the crispy apple, the bitter endive and the creamy goats cheese. It makes a great weekday lunch or a light dinner.

Larkin Cen / Light lunch / Seafood / Starter

Larkin Cen’s Leeks and Mussels in a Cider Sauce

A classic seafood dish with the addition of creamy leeks, served with crusty bread

Christmas / Fish / Light lunch / Salad / Starter

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

Cheese / Christmas / Light lunch / Side dish / Starter / Vegetarian / Winter

Leek and Cranberry Caerphilly Strudel

A warm filo pastry that can be made either in starter or main course size, coupled with a creamy leek and Caerphilly filling and tiny jewels of ruby red cranberries. Ideal party food.

Cheese / Christmas / Light lunch / Soup / Starter / Vegetarian / Winter

Leek and Stilton Soup

A great alternative to leek and potato, this is a delicious thick soup with a real punch of Stilton. A great way to beat the winter blues. Just serve simply with fresh, granary bread.

Cheese / Christmas / Light lunch / Starter / Vegetarian / Winter

Leek and Emmental Hot Cheese Soufflé

Delicious light and fluffy soufflés, ideal for a starter or light lunch served with a mixed salad.

Christmas / Fish / Light lunch / Starter / Winter

Mousseline of Leek and Smoked Trout

Individual smoked trout and leek mousse delicately wrapped in a pretty parcel.

Christmas / Light lunch / Side dish / Starter

Leek and Watercress Layered Vegetable Terrine

A really pretty dish to be served as a starter or light lunch. Choose tender young leeks for the best results.

Breakfast / Cheese / Light lunch / Starter / Vegetarian / Welsh

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.

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