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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11255) • United Kingdom 13 Nov

So today we bought a gammon joint and at the moment it is in the pan, covered in water, happily being boiled ….. When it’s ready , it will be tender and juicy and we will have that for tea with cheesey leeky mash. I may also have...

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Gammon, cheesy leek mash for tea ….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11255) • United Kingdom 23 Jul

So this evening for our meal we are having gammon joint with mashed potatoes to which we will add grated cheese and boiled leeks. It is a favourite meal of mine. We bought a gammon joint last week and had it with fries, so this...

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What are you having for dinner tonght?

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 16 Jan 22

This photo is from a couple of days ago. I had my typical spaghetti dinner with leeks and onions added, and Parmesan cheese on top. It did the job. Today I will be watching some football. I may go for sushi for dinner if Maggie...

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I am drinking the best broth from my mug.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 19 Nov 21

Although it is time for lunch, I´m not hungry yet. So I heated some of the awesome broth I made with the chicken breath. I added leeks so it is one of the best broths ever. Inside the rest of it, I have most of the chicken...

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I´ll make my lunch after planting leeks.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 24 May 20

I remember that a few years ago I planted leeks and forgot to transplant them. The leeks did not grow much until I decided to transplant them after reading about it. In a month or so, I could eat the first plants...

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My computer does not obey me.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 29 Oct 12

Sometimes I wonder why do I keep information in my computer when the machine hides it from me. A few days ago I saved a nice recipe for a leek soup. It even had pictures. I specially liked it because I`m growing...

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My leeks will mean great saving this year.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 6 Nov 11

In my country, leeks are expenssive. I don´t know why, because they are easy to grow. This year I planted some leeks in my garden and I´m using the tops while they grow. Three leeks cost about $2 at the farmers market. I planted...

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Anyone else allergic to onions?

Suzieqmom @Suzieqmom (2755) • United States 31 Aug 10

I have a somewhat rare food allergy--I am allergic to onions and plants in the onion family, such as chives and leeks. Does anyone else share this allergy? I have noticed that it is getting harder and harder to find tasty food...

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Has anyone ever grown leeks before?

bellaofchaos @bellaofchaos (11538) • United States 6 Apr 09

Well I have started some leeks in the house right now and I'm wondering what the success rate of leeks are ? I know that it take 10-15 days to germinate and that it takes 150 days to harvest.. but really what is the hardyness of...

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Cooking with Leeks

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 5 Feb 09

I've never eaten a Leek. But last night there was a show on Food Network all about Leeks. There were a couple recipes, although none of them seemed like they'd appeal to my family's tastes. But it did make me wonder about other...

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A recipe for leeks?

winewhisky @winewhisky (345) 21 Mar 07

I have half a dozen leeks in the fridge which need doing something with, but I've run out of ideas. I would usually use them in a soup, but I'm wondering if there is a supper recipe I can use them for? What would you do with 6...

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Soup for a Cold Winter Night: French Potato Leek Soup

dhouston @dhouston (417) • United States 27 Jan 07

Soup for a Cold Winter Night: French Potato Leek Soup (c) Dorine Houston, 2007 During the past few days, it has been colder in Philadelphia than any day in the past two years. Temperatures have stayed in the low 20s F,...

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kimchi ideas

shmeedia @shmeedia (1044) • Canada 1 Jan 07

anyone like kimchi NOT made rom cabbage? i think this type is good, but my favorite types of kimchee are the ones made from other ingredients.... my favorite ones are made with radish or leeks. anyone have suggestions? even...

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Leeks and cooking

Kylalynn @Kylalynn (1771) • South Africa 16 Dec 06

Leeks are available here where I live, but not in great abundance. I love cooking with them, but not many people here use them. Do you use them a lot.

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Maximizing the benefits of leeks

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 11 Dec 06

Leeks contain fewer allylic sulphides (sulphur-containing phytochemicals) than onions or garlic, but are still beneficial. Leeks also contain beneficial fructo-oligosaccharides.

How much leek should you eat?

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 11 Dec 06

Leeks are low in calories and can be eaten freely. An average serving of cooked leeks weighs about 75g.

The benefits of leeks

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 11 Dec 06

Leeks are a useful source of folate and fiber. They have anti-cancer effects and are also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

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