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The leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum (L.) J. Gay) is a vegetable belonging, with onion and garlic, to the Alliaceae, the onion family. Also in this species are two very different vegetables: The elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum) grown for its bulbs, and kurrat which is grown for its leaves in Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East. The leek is also sometimes classified as Allium porrum (L.)
Rather than forming a tight bulb such as the onion, the leek produces a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths which are generally blanched by pushing soil around them (trenching). They are often sold as small seedlings in flats which are started early in greenhouses, to be set out as weather permits. Once established in the garden, leeks are hardy; many varieties can be left in the ground during the winter to be harvested as needed.
Leek cultivars can be subdivided in several ways, but the most common types are "summer leeks", intended for harvest in the season when planted, and overwintering leeks, meant to be harvested in the spring of the year following planting. Summer leek types are generally smaller than overwintering types; overwintering types are generally more strongly flavored.
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@weigh2go_bulk YES. Where are the healthy leeks. - I wanna bake some in white wine w swiss cheese. Doing the parsnips pureed w pear.
lyncadence (Lyn Cadence) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:36:27 -0000
@weigh2go_bulk YES. Where are the healthy leeks. - I wanna bake some in white wine w swiss cheese. Doing the parsnips pureed w pear.
Scallops sauteed with tarragon and leeks. http://twitpic.com/v2kbw
jojoeffe (Joanna Forbes) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:38:51 -0000
Scallops sauteed with tarragon and leeks. http://twitpic.com/v2kbw
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leeks (leeks) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:03:40 -0000
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Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks and Thyme â Tasty Kitchen: 2 cups Milk; ½ teaspoons Salt; ½ teaspoons Pepper; 2 T... http://bit.ly/5TBucc
wineparadise (Ian Blackford) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:36:03 -0000
Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks and Thyme – Tasty Kitchen: 2 cups Milk; ½ teaspoons Salt; ½ teaspoons Pepper; 2 T... http://bit.ly/5TBucc
Braised Leeks - Serve with grilled chicken. The horseradish sauce brings out the flavor of the leeks.
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Braised Leeks - Add wine, herbs, or cream to this recipe, which should be served as a side dish to roast meats.
Braised Leeks from Hugs's Homeheart - Braised in chicken broth and sugar, with a little canola oil.
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Leek Recipes from P. Caunce and Son - Information about growing, harvesting, storing, cooking, nutrition, and their history.
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Leeks Recipes and Cooking Information - Recipes, history, and information for home cooking.
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Tomato-Orange Braised Leeks - Sweet and spicy. Suggests serving as part of buffet or on a vegetable platter.
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