Spring Green Risotto

Recipe featured on foodnetwork.com, courtesy of Ina Garten Serves 4 as a dinner, 6 as an appetizer Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp. good olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks) 1 cup chopped fennel 1 1/2 cups Arborio...

Traditional Irish Stew

Recipe found on thespruceeats.com Total time: 2 hours 40 minutes Makes 4 servings   Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 1 lb. mutton or lamb cutlets, bones removed (optional), cut into 2″ chunks, divided 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into...

Leek and Potato Soup

Recipe found on bbc.co.uk/food/recipes Makes 6 servings Ready in under an hour! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 8 oz. potatoes, cubed 2 medium leeks, sliced 2 pints vegetable stock 5 fl. oz. double cream or crème fraîche Salt and freshly ground...

Grilled Leeks with Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa

Recipe found on yummly.com Serves 5 Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa 1 large ear corn, husks and silks removed Olive oil 1/2 medium red bell pepper 1 Tb. jalapeno, finely minced  1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 Tb....

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Adapted from Ina Garten Ingredients: 1 lb. French green lentils 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions) 4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks) 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (3 cloves) ¼ cup olive oil plus some for drizzling on top 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 1 ½ tsp....