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Leek Soup

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | November 3rd, 2009

Leek soup is comfort food, especially if you grow your own leeks. It's easy to make, tasty, and nutritious. And it can be served hot or cold.

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Getting Familiar with My Irish Roots

susan belsinger, contributor | September 25th, 20092 comments

Happy autumnal equinox! Inspired by the cuisine of Ireland and their prodigious use of root vegetables, I am ready to start roasting them in the oven and making soups.

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Why are the leeks beginning to go to seed in July this year?

muckingabout, member | July 22nd, 2009

This early sprouting is unusual for the leeks even though they were planted at the same time as last year

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Filo Pastry with Goat Cheese and Spinach

KarenBudnick, member | June 24th, 20092 comments

My new old cookbook

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Mashed Potatoes

susan belsinger, contributor | September 30th, 2008

This basic recipe can be served as mashed potatoes or used to prepare other Irish side dishes: root vegetable mash, colcannon, and champ.

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Mashed Potatoes, Irish Style

susan belsinger, contributor | September 25th, 2008

This basic recipe can be served as mashed potatoes or used to prepare other Irish side dishes: root vegetable mash, colcannon, and champ.

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Braised Artichokes with Leeks and Peas

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

As the season progresses, take advantage of fava beans, baby carrots, asparagus, spring turnips, or the first zucchini. For a fall stew, add diced celery root along with the artichokes.

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Andrea's Vegetable Menestra

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 30th, 2008

This version of a complicated Spanish dish is more streamlined, and trades some of the assertive vegetables with more wine-loving ones.

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Leek and Potato Soup

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 29th, 2008

This easy, delicious soup has just five ingredients.

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Leeks Braised in Red Wine

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 29th, 2008

This colorful dish may be served hot, cold, or at room temperature.

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From Shaft to Leaf, Use the Whole Leek

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 29th, 2008

Here's how to prepare leeks for cooking, and some ideas for using them.

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How to Grow Leeks

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 29th, 20082 comments

The leek is not only a beloved vegetable, but a garden ornament as well. Abigail Wiscombe tells how to enjoy an ample supply of them from late summer through spring. Rich soil, ample water, and hilling up are what it takes.

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