1. Leek and pancetta galette
Photo, Erik Putz.
Creamy Boursin cheese is paired with sautéed leeks, mushrooms and pancetta for a savoury galette. Get the recipe.
2. Chicken and leek pie
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
The leeks, thyme and garlic makes this a deliciously fragrant dish. (It also tastes as good as it smells.) Get the recipe.
3. Crazy-good cilantro soup
Leeks don’t have to be front and centre — use them as an aromatic when preparing your soup (try this method) and let another ingredient take the spotlight. Get the recipe.
4. Gingery tofu and rice noodle soup
Photo, Erik Putz.
This warming vegetarian soup is perfect for early fall (and the start of cold season). Packed with iron-rich spinach and fresh ginger, it’s our new cure-all. Get the recipe.
5. Roasted cauliflower and leek pasta
Photo, Erik Putz.
Cold-weather comfort food to put a smile on your face! For dinner tonight, penne rigate is tossed with cream, parmesan, herbs and roasted veggies. Get the recipe.
6. Creamy leek dip
Photo, Sian Richards.
This dip is an easy add-on to your entertaining season repertoire. (Bonus: Ready is just 15 minutes!) Get the recipe.
7. Parsnip, apple and leek soup
Photo, Erik Putz.
There are many wonderful layers of subtle flavours to this soup. Make it up to two days in advance and reheat, thinning with more broth if desired. Get the recipe.
8. Leek and fennel soup with poached haddock
Photo, Erik Putz.
Chowder takes the backseat tonight. This aromatic, creamy soup is a simple comfort food you can put together in under an hour. Toasted fennel and sautéed leeks lend it a gourmet taste, without all the heavy lifting. Get the recipe.
9. Turkey and leek risotto
Photo, Sian Richards.
This is one of our favourite ways to use up leftover turkey. The creamy rosotto hits all the right flavour notes, with a touch a sage, shavings of parmesan and, of course, juicy bits of turkey. Get the recipe.
10. Chicken noodle soup
Photo, Sian Richards.
Skip the boxed stuff: This cozy comfort food is easily made at home (and tastes better, too). Get the recipe.
11. Artichoke and leek vichyssoise
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
A creamy and elegant starter soup, ideal for entertaining. Finish with olive tapenade, tomato, onion and oil. Get the recipe.
12. Ottolenghi’s baked blue cheesecake with pickled beets and honey
Photo, Jonathan Lovekin.
