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plural leeks
: a biennial herbaceous plant (Allium porrum synonym A. ampeloprasum var. porrum) of the amaryllis family that is related to the garlic, onion and chive and is commonly grown as an annual for its mildly pungent linear leaves and especially for its cylindrical stemlike lower sheath of leaves
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The Kismet cookbook calls for leeks, squash and spinach.
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Nutty, Herby Spring Pasta Baby or new potatoes shine in this dish that also includes leeks, basil and asparagus.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
In some places, ramps are called wild leeks, ramsons, or wood leeks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
To enjoy these spring favorites, whip up an artichoke, leek, and fontina frittata, or bake a savory spring galette that would make a beautiful centerpiece at any spring dinner party.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
As the garlic matures, the green stalks will toughen like a leek, in which case the stalks should be omitted.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Ramps can be eaten raw, like green onions or scallions, but they're frequently cooked down, like leeks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
The menu includes 24 deviled eggs ($29.95), a sausage & swiss quiche ($32.95), a bacon leek quiche ($34.95), 12 ham & roll sliders ($39.95), a mimosa package ($30) and a bloody mary package ($45).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Thinly slice the leek crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Nutty, Herby Spring Pasta Baby or new potatoes shine in this dish that also includes leeks, basil and asparagus.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
In some places, ramps are called wild leeks, ramsons, or wood leeks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
To enjoy these spring favorites, whip up an artichoke, leek, and fontina frittata, or bake a savory spring galette that would make a beautiful centerpiece at any spring dinner party.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
As the garlic matures, the green stalks will toughen like a leek, in which case the stalks should be omitted.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Ramps can be eaten raw, like green onions or scallions, but they're frequently cooked down, like leeks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
The menu includes 24 deviled eggs ($29.95), a sausage & swiss quiche ($32.95), a bacon leek quiche ($34.95), 12 ham & roll sliders ($39.95), a mimosa package ($30) and a bloody mary package ($45).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Thinly slice the leek crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
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leek
noun
: a garden herb closely related to the onion and grown for its mildly sharp-tasting leaves and thick stalk
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