Spring Vegetable Bisque

Recipe courtesy of Diane Jacobs http://glutenfreefoodieheaven.blogspot.com Leeks and spinach give this silky soup its vibrant green color… and also an abundance of antioxidants. Potatoes lend an appealing velvety texture. Perk up your health with this bright...

Leeks Au Gratin

Serves 8 2 lbs leeks 1-4 c butter, plus about 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp flour 3/4 c milk 1 Tbsp white wine ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp Tabasco or similar hot sauce 1 c grated Swiss cheese Cut white and tender portion of green leek leaves lengthwise, and then into 1-inch pieces....

Leek and Sorrel Custard

(recipe from the book Local Flavors used with permission of the author, Deborah Madison) Eat these warm savory custards right out of their ramekins for lunch or supper. You can make this leaving the texture of the leeks and sorrel intact or puree it and make it...

Leek and Potato Soup

Makes 6 servings. 3 c sliced leeks 3 c diced peeled potatoes 2 qts water 1 Tbsp salt ¼ c heavy cream or 3 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp fresh minced chives or parsley Simmer leeks and potatoes in water with salt, partially covered 40-50 minutes, or until tender. Mash...