Leek, Taleggio and Thyme Pie (4-6)

A delicious vegetarian main course from Ben Tish .

Leek and Spinach Sabzi (6)

These persian omelettes are known as Kuku or Kookoo and would usually be baked in the oven. They are traditionally served at New Year and you can use any herbs you like in addition to parsley. The recipe is from ” A New Book of Middle Eastern Food” by Claudia Roden which remains one of my go to cook books, even after all these years.

Potato, Haddock and Clam Soup (6)

A recipe from Nigel Slater which he describes as a version of bouillabaisse for northern seas.

Chicken and Tarragon Crumble (4)

A substantial supper from Nigel Slater which is good served with spinach.

Butter Beans, Leeks and Caerphilly on Toast (2)

Another comforting supper for midweek from Nigel Slater.

Leek and Bacon Crumble (6)

A recipe from Waitrose.

Chicken, Leek and Prune Pie (4-6)

A pie worthy of a celebration from Nigel Slater.

Wild Mushroom and Stilton Filo Pie (6)

A vegetarian Christmas treat from Scandinavian chef Signe Johansen .It can be scaled down for two to three people.Use one sheet of filo per person and either make smaller pies, using a large muffin tin tray or small pastry tins, or simply place the filling in the middle of the pastry and fold over each layer, making sure to brush oil or melted butter on the exterior and base of the filo so it bakes to a crisp, golden finish.

Leek, Shallot and Stilton Galette (8-10)

A recipe from Henrietta Inman.

Potato and Leek Gratin (4)

A creamy and tasty potato dish from ” Rhodes Around Britain” by Gary Rhodes.

Leek and Sage Croustade (4)

A recipe from Claire Mazer which i found in The Guardian. Serve with some roast potatoes and perhaps cranberry sauce .

Leek, Potato and Cashew Nut Curry (2-4)

A comforting and relatively mild white curry from Sri Lanka, which i got from Meera Sodha. It will serve two as a main or four alongside other dishes. Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

Leek and Puy Lentil Gratin (4)

My friend Angela pointed me to this very good vegetarian traybake with a crunchy Feta topping from Rukmini Iyer’s ” The Green Roasting Tin”.

Flamiche (6)

A classic French dish from Picardy which i found in Claire Thomson’s latest book ” Home Cookery Year”. She makes it with a bread dough base rather than the traditional pastry crust and it works well.

Leek and Fennel Lasagne (8-10)

A dish from “Jamie Cooks Italy” which makes a great vegetarian main course.

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