What are leeks? Native to Mediterranean countries, leeks hold a flavorful spotlight in today’s culinary scene. Although resembling a giant scallion or green onion, the leek is related to both the garlic and the onion, though its flavor and fragrance are milder and more subtle. It has a thick, white stalk, cylindrical in shape and has a slightly bulbous root end. Leeks are available year round in most regions. Tips When Using Leeks Choose those with crisp, brightly colored leaves and an unblemished white portion. Avoid those with withered or yellow-spotted leaves. The smaller the leek, the more tender it will be. Refrigerate leeks in a plastic bag up to…
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Luscious Leek Potato Soup Under an Hour
Feeling a bit under the weather, I needed a warm, hearty meal for dinner, but did not want the heaviness associated with most comfort meals. Remember, I am on the fit body boot camp regiment. I had a couple of leeks in the fridge, then discovered this rustic recipe from Americas Test Kitchen, fulfilling my craving perfectly. The aroma emitted during the sauteing of the leeks in butter is intoxicating. Red potatoes are a must. They are waxy and low in starch so as to not become water-logged. Cooking the potatoes so they were tender but not mushy was the key. Of course, I like a little bit thicker soup,…
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Guinness Beef Stew on a Weekend Winter Day
I have made this Cook’s Country, Guinness Beef Stew several times. It is not difficult and has velvety texture that is great with bread on a cold winter night. It was the last meal I made from scratch for my mother, before she passed away. She loved it. She was eating very little, up until that day. It is not a quick dinner, so it is ideal for a weekend – but it is so worth the effort. Print Pin Guinness Beef Stew Ideal for a cold-weekend winter day. This will take time to prepare, but is so worth it. Course Main Course Cuisine American Keyword beef, Guinness Beer, stew…
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Southwest Pork Stew From BBQ Leftovers
This post is a recipe for all our BBQ competition competitors and their associates. When we finish a BBQ competition (Smokin J’s BBQ), we usually have some leftover shredded/chopped/sliced Boston Butt. I found a recipe to use this leftover pork and I changed it up a bit to suit my flavor. TRY IT! SHARE it with those neighbors and friends you share your competition leftovers with.
