Leeks?

What can you make with leeks? What do they taste like?

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They are a type of onion...

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a very mild onion. i like them!

they need to be cleaned well. you might chop them, like you would scallions, but large pieces.

saute with butter.

they can be served as a side vegetable with anything, roast chicken...

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I never knew they were like onions!!! I love onions!!

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I have a mac and cheese like recipe with leeks. It is yummy!

1/2 lb. pasta (penne works well)
3 1/2 Tablespoons butter (i add a touch more I love butter!)
4 leeks chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
8 oz (1 cup) Cheddar cheese grated (I like white cheddar, if possible)
3 Tablespoons breadcrumbs
Salt and Pepper

Heat oven to 375. Cook pasta. Drain. Melt butter add leeks and cook on medium heat for about 4 minutes or until slightly soft. Stir in flour and cook for one minute, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk and return to hear and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, most of cheese and salt and pepper. Pour mixture into baking pan (9x13 works for me, if you want a higher product use a smaller pan). Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining cheese over the dish. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden.

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My sister always puts leeks in vegetable soup, it tastes really good!

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I love leeks! Very mild tasting. I use them when I make stuffing.

you need to wash them really well because the dirt gets deep into them. A good time is to cut them up and throw them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes. All the dirt will sift out into the bottom of the bowl.