French leek recipes

These delicious melt-in-your-mouth soft braised leeks are easy to prepare and make the perfect vegan side dish to accompany your roast lunch or on top of a jacket potato or even on toast!

I love everything about it, from the salty capers to the fragrant aniseed of the dill and the delicate sweetness of the poached leeks.

This is the touted Magical Leek Soup of French author Mireille Guiliano. Mireille was spokesperson for Veuve Clicquot for twenty years. I haven't found the dedication to adhere to the French tradition of fasting quarterly but have managed to accomplish it twice a year. My fast begins on a Saturday...

From simple soups to savory galettes and a satiny confit, this mild, humble cousin to the onion is often behind the scenes, working its magic.

Braised leeks drizzled with a rich French butter sauce—aka beurre blanc—make an elegant side dish for your holiday table.

These delicious melt-in-your-mouth soft braised leeks are easy to prepare and make the perfect vegan side dish to accompany your roast lunch or on top of a jacket potato or even on toast!

This gorgeously silky braised leek dish, made with sherry and double cream, makes a tasty side for your Christmas table.

A French classic, whole leeks are boiled, drained, then marinated in a Dijon vinaigrette.

A super easy recipe for leek confit which will liven up past, soup of a toasted sandwich any time.

For this Savory French Leek Pie, you’ll need approx. 3 cups chopped leeks, quality Gruyère or Comte cheese, light cream, and salt and pepper. That's it! Then it bakes to perfection in a homemade or store-bought pie crust. Voila!