RECIPES
Almond Plum Tart
A sweet, rich, moist almond and plum tart from Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Kitchen, with a crisp crust and a baklava-like center.
Leeks Stuffed with Mushrooms
Vegetarian-style leeks stuffed with dried mushrooms and soaked rolls, braised in broth and served with rice. A Polish recipe from a 1970 cookbook.
Wonderful Cream of Leek Soup with Bacon
A thick, aromatic cream of leek soup with smoky bacon, buttery sautéed vegetables and homemade croutons. Easy to make and so satisfying!
Leeks with Fish or Fish with Leeks
Simple fish with leeks: white fish fillets pan-fried in butter with thinly sliced leeks and a squeeze of lemon. Easy, tasty and perfect for the Dukan Diet.
Dead Simple Chocolate-Coconut Balls
Super easy chocolate-coconut balls made from leftover white chocolate and sponge cake. A quick no-bake treat for Chocolate Weekend.
Fruity Risotto with Chocolate
A delicate fruity risotto with chocolate, Riesling, milk, honey, kiwi, pomegranate and papaya: a light dessert for the Chocolate Weekend.
Sacher Torte
A very chocolatey Sacher torte with apricot jam, a thin layer of marzipan and a dark chocolate glaze, based on the famous Viennese cake.
A Cooking Break and the Leek Event
A nasty flu means a short break from blogging, but the Leek Event is still on! Send in your leek recipes, and Happy Valentine's Day to all!