Leeks

[M.sue]

I have some leeks that need to be used up. Other than putting them into a soup or stew what I can I use them for?

 

[smileyfacecat]

Leeks are surprisingly easy to preserve. Wash and cut them as if you were about to use them, them place them on a parchment covered cookie sheet in the freezer. Then, once they are frozen (which should take less than 4 hours), place them into a freezer bag. When you get the urge to use them, prepare them as you normally would. In my experience, thawing them is not necessary. They will keep for months, as long as they are kept in a well sealed freezer bag.

 

[vfem]

I use them in stocks, which I need to make today!

I also find them good in dips after a good saute. I replace 1/2 the onions in my french onion dip with leeks or shallots to 'mild' the flavor from the strength of the onions.

I know that if you goto FoodNetwork.com and type in leek you will get a ton of great recipes that call for leeks other then just soup! Have fun with it! (I only go one leek to mature this year. Boooo )

 

[M.sue]

Great ideas ........thanks for the replies!!