Contributed by Angie Cleveland

Learning about Leeks
Leeks provide a wonderful mild onion flavour in many recipes, but sometimes they can be difficult to prepare. Here are some tips on how to cut, clean, and cook with leeks, and some recipes to try (from http://hubpages.com):

How to cut a leek:
-using a sharp knife, cut the root portion of the leek off just above the base and discard
-remove the tough darker green leafy portion of the leak and discard
- cut the body portion (light green to white section of the leek) in half lengthwise
- chop the leek into portions as described in your recipe

How to clean a leek:
- place the chopped leek portions into a colander
- submerge the entire colander into a bowl of cold water
- swish the leeks around in the water to let any dirt particles fall into the bottom of the bowl
- lift the colander from the water and let drain

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