Leeks

Thanks for all replies.

Not least the cock-a-leekie reminder.

Special mention for Baz's no.3.

I like cogito's suggestion and yer dead right about the cleaning!

Also, I like auntie's bbq idea and removing the charred outer leaves - and I can see leeks and egg yolk working (yes, it was helpful) as well as quiche. (On quiche: I used to hate it until I tasted a really good home-made one; and what an eye-opener.)

tribolite's Chinese-esque approach I wouldn't have thought of - but in view of the garlic, ginger, spring onion trio, then leeks make sense.

I agree about not browning, 'trax (I only ever 'sweat' leeks, when not in a rolling boil) - and thanks for the Keller notes.

I'm going to have to try the lemon/sugar idea - if only cos, without wishing to sound ungrateful, I can't see it working :)

Thanks again.

Roast it....

Thank ye, broc.

tonya001, try this version of the lemon/sugar recipe. It's delicious.

Thanks, FluffyGoat - might just do that.

I like them just chopped and cooked gently in butter. Goes well with meat, fish, sex, poultry, or carrot and lentil loaf.

Nice in a risotto, especially with smoked salmon.

Stir-fry in butter, and sprinkle with nutmeg and black pepper.

Leeks au gratin.