Wild Rice Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 leeks, white and light green part only, washed and cut into 1/3-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, finely diced 3 celery stalks, minced finely (if stalks are small, use 5-6) ¼ cup dry sherry or non-alcoholic wine 1 pound mushrooms of choice 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon [...]

By |2015-10-20T12:46:00-07:00October 20th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Wild Rice Stuffed Cabbage

Shallots, Onions and Leeks with Pappardelle

Ingredients: 4 shallots, chopped coarsely 2 small red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 2 small yellow or white onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 2-3 leeks, rinsed well and sliced into thin half-moons 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 tablespoons sweet butter Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Fresh thyme branches [...]

By |2015-09-22T13:59:20-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Shallots, Onions and Leeks with Pappardelle

African-Style Quinoa Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large leek, sliced in half-moons 1 large onion, diced and caramelized 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrot, diced 1 large garnet yam, peeled and cubed 2 cups tomatoes, pulsed to a chunky puree in a food processor ¾ teaspoon dried [...]

By |2015-09-01T14:07:22-07:00September 1st, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on African-Style Quinoa Stew

Chard and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/3 ounce porcini mushrooms, soaked for 30 minutes in 1 cup of water that has just been boiled - filter and reserve soaking liquid 2 large leeks, diced and rinsed (white and light green parts) 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon thyme 2 cups vegetable stock 1½ cups [...]

By |2015-08-25T13:03:31-07:00August 25th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Farmers Market Soup with Pasta and Pesto

Ingredients: The Soup: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 leeks, white parts only, plus an inch of the green, chopped and rinsed pinch of saffron threads (optional) 3 medium to large carrots, diced 3 potatoes, chopped 3 zucchini or other summer squash, sliced into ½-inch rounds or chunks ¾ cup green beans, tipped and tailed and [...]

By |2015-08-11T14:00:28-07:00August 11th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Farmers Market Soup with Pasta and Pesto

Leek Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts), quartered lengthwise, then finely chopped ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoon unsalted butter 1½ pounds potatoes 2/3 cup milk, or alternative, heated ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Wash leeks in a bowl of water then lift into a sieve to drain. 2. Cook leeks [...]

By |2015-07-07T10:47:38-07:00July 7th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Leek Mashed Potatoes

Leek and Feta Risotto Cakes

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 2 large leeks, well rinsed, and finely chopped (use all the white, and the tender part of the green) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroll rice 1/4 cup white wine 3 cups vegetable stock, heated 1/2 cup crumbled [...]

By |2015-06-22T12:53:21-07:00June 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Leek and Feta Risotto Cakes

Arugula, Potato, and Leek Soup

Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons safflower oil 2 medium leeks, trimmed, cleaned thoroughly and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds 1¼ pounds potatoes, coarsely cubed (about 3 cups) 3 cups chicken stock 1½ cups water 10 ounces arugula, washed, trimmed, to yield 4 cups freshly ground pepper [...]

By |2015-06-09T09:23:11-07:00June 9th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Arugula, Potato, and Leek Soup

Mixed Grain Risotto with Greens

Ingredients: 2 cups broth of choice diluted with 2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 minced onion, leek, shallot, or spring onion 1 cup total of mixed grains such as wild rice, brown rice, faro, arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice, kept separate 5 large leaves chard, kale, arugula, or spinach [...]

By |2015-06-09T09:22:59-07:00June 9th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Mixed Grain Risotto with Greens

Creamy Leeks

Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons butter 4 cups julienned leeks, about 3 leeks 1 cup chicken stock, or 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 sprig fresh thyme ¼ dry white wine 2 tablespoons heavy cream ½ teaspoon curry powder or 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to [...]

By |2015-04-21T14:05:10-07:00April 21st, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Creamy Leeks
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