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Baked leeks with sour cream and mustard

6th December 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

By Gaby Bartai. Leeks are a curious case; they’re definitely more of a ‘proper’ vegetable than the other alliums, but they rarely get served up as a vegetable side dish. Here’s a recipe to remedy that. Pair it with chicken or sausages (pork or vegetarian) and reassuring quantities of mashed potato. Ingredients (serves 2) A small knob of butter 400g (14oz)…

Leek & Spinach Omelette

17th October 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

Serve this leek and feta omelette for lunch, or as a light dinner with plenty of herbs. SERVES 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 50g (2oz) butter • 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced • 1 bunch tarragon, finely chopped • 100g (4oz) baby spinach, plus extra, to serve • 6 eggs • A dash…

Leek & Tuna Pasta

17th October 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

A creamy comforting pasta dish, with seasonal leeks and a dash of white wine. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 400g (13oz) pasta of your choice • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 leeks, sliced • 2 large garlic cloves, sliced • 2 tbsp black olives, de-stoned • 1 x 200g (7oz) tin…

Ornamental Onion: Flower Bulb Of The Year

8th March 2016 Steve Ott News

Did you know that onions aren’t just good to eat but that the ornamental ones are pretty as well? The large onion family has established itself not only in the kitchen. Some of them – the ornamental onions – are impressive features in the garden. The Origins Of Ornamental Onions Ornamental onions are endemic to Europe, Asia and the Middle…

Leeky Mashed Potato & Smoked Mackerel

7th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

This is a simple supper dish that is quick to prepare and is full of flavour. SERVES 4 • 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and halved • 2 large leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced • 200ml (7fl oz) milk • Extra virgin olive oil • 4 smoked mackerel fillets • ½ lemon, zest of 1. Cook the potatoes in…

Cheesy Leeks On Toast

7th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

A variation of the classic ‘Cheese on Toast’, this green twist is filling and packed with flavour. SERVES 4 • 50g (2oz) butter • 3 medium leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced • 4 thick slices of sourdough • 100g (3.5oz) mature cheddar, grated • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a…

Leek, Broccoli & Blue Cheese Quiche

8th January 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

Although they’re a winter crop, leeks have a delicacy of flavour that suggests spring, especially when paired with purple sprouting… Serves 4 90g (3¼oz) plain flour 80g (3oz) butter 125g (4½oz) Shropshire Blue or similar cheese, finely diced 150g (5½oz) leeks, trimmed and sliced 50g (1¾oz) purple sprouting broccoli (prepared weight), trimmed and separated into small florets 1 clove garlic,…