These oven-roasted leeks are caramelized to perfection, then sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan for a golden, crisp ...

Around 20 mature leeks should fit in a square metre. Sow in April, either in module trays, putting several seeds in each module, or in a seed tray. Use a Best Buy compost for sowing seeds. If you sow ...

Prepare the leeks: Trim leeks about an inch above the point at which they turn green. Cut into approximately 6-inch lengths. Wash leeks by peeling off the outer layer and soaking them twice in a ...

Make the most of leek season with these fantastic recipes designed to let this nutrient-packed vegetable shine. The leek may not be the main character of the onion family, but if you’ve been ...

Only the white part of leeks is cooked: trim away the tough, woody stalk end and use the green leaves to wrap the contents of a bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs added to soups, stews and stocks to ...

By careful choice of varieties you could have an ample supply of leeks to harvest from mid-summer until the following spring. On the allotment, seeds are best sown in rows, 30cm apart. Mark a ...

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Swirl in 6 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add leeks and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft but not colored, about 7 minutes.

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust has named its top 10 autumn picks, which also include butternut squash, leeks, celery, chilli, ...