While a hearty leek soup is one of our favourite winter warmers, this tasty veggie is so more versatile that that! Here, we’ve pulled together a selection of creative recipes that allow this onion-like plant to shine. We’ve used both regular and pencil leeks in our recipes, which include a tasty leek and pumpkin risotto and an easy leek quiche. Or, just let them stand on their own in a side dish, tossed through with romesco sauce.
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Chicken and leek pie
A dinner the whole family will love.
Chicken fricassee with mushroom and leek
A simple dinner option when entertaining in the cooler months. It’s also a good one for batch cooking – freeze half for dinner another day.
Leek and broccoli tuna pasta bake
Hearty, comforting and utterly delicious, a pasta bake goes a long way in satisfying those hunger pangs and this quick recipe sneaks in a few healthy veggies to help hit your five-a-day with ease – yum! Looking for more tuna bakes or more pasta bake recipes?
Butterflied roast chicken with leek
Butterfly your chicken so it cooks a little quicker and serve with roasted potato and leek for a tasty and fragrant midweek meal idea.
Chicken and leek parcels
Simple, yet effective.
Easy cheesy leek quiche
Easy by name, easy by method.
Pork fillet with caramelised apples and leek
The classic pairing of pork and apple is given a contemporary spin with this simple midweek dinner recipe that feels like a hearty weekend feast.
Caramelised leek and brie tartlets
Simple and satisfying bite-sized tarts featuring creamy brie and the sweetness of caramelised leek.
Mushroom and leek soup
This classic winter soup is beautiful served hot off the stove-top with a generous drizzle of pure cream and some crunchy char-grilled baguettes. Comfort food has never been so quick, easy and surprisingly healthy.
Leek and pumpkin risotto
This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.
Mushroom, leek and potato pithiviers
These creamy vegetarian delights bring a gourmet twist to the traditional Aussie pie. Leek, potatoes and mushroom ooze from these pithiviers while puffed pastry melts in your mouth.
Mushroom, leek and prosciutto terrine
If preferred, char-grill your own capsicum by roasting until skin chars. Simply remove skin, seeds and membrane, and then use as directed. Note
Sausage, pumpkin and leek risoni
You could use macaroni instead of risoni, if preferred. For extra flavour, add spices such as ground cumin or fennel. Note
Braised baby leeks
Baby leeks are sweeter and less stringy than the grown-up version. Braising them in this way gives them a beautifully soft texture. Serve alongside your next roast dinner with all the trimmings.
Braised leek and witlof salad with poached eggs and roasted kipflers
Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.
Chicken with leeks and artichokes
This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.
Peppered prawns with leek
Best made just before serving; prawns can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Note
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