Aside from charring and grinding the often-discarded parts, as some chefs like to do, here are other ideas for enjoying every bit of the plant.

When the leeks are done, heat the saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter, and when it is melted, add the potato slices. Saute until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes, turning as needed to ...

SOMETIMES a vegetable perfectly matches its true season, bestowed upon us from plant or earth like a metaphor. After the solemn cold of winter, when farmers market stalls seem to rescind their ...

How to Dry Your Leeks Chop cleaned leeks into half-inch lengths. Place them on cookie sheets and put them in the oven at 170 degrees for about six hours or until they are dry.

10 to 12 (1 ¼ pounds) leeks, about as big around as your thumb. Kosher salt. Trim the leeks, cutting off the roots and leaving no more than about 2 inches of dark green stems. Remove any yellow ...