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leeks

  • Leeks Vinaigrette with Pecans, Raisins, and Parmesan

    Leeks Vinaigrette with Pecans, Raisins, and Parmesan

    I don’t like stringy vegetables. Chalk it up to a fear of choking, but I’m convinced that something stringy will get caught in my teeth, I’ll swallow, and then it’ll be like a fisherman with a fishing line that’s dropped deep into my throat, blocking my airways, and killing me on the spot. How’s that…

  • Squid and Leeks in Red Wine

    Squid and Leeks in Red Wine

    I’ve got a Valentine’s Day gift for you. It has a fancy French name–“Estouffade de Calmars aux Poireaux”–and it may be the most perfect thing for you to make tomorrow night as you try to seduce your Valentine. What makes it so seductive? For starters, look at the color: a deep reddish/purple, it positively screams…