Leeks! Help!

[whiskeytails]

Got my CSA box today and it includes 3 leeks. Never had them, no idea what to do with them and all I know is they smell like onions.

What would you do with 3 leeks, that is fairly simple? I am no cook and not so fancy.

[jess7205]

I like leeks in soups (do a Google search for Potato Leek soup and take your pick ). Whatever you decide, remember leeks are pretty dirty inside sometimes. Cut off the roots and the green part - you only really want the white. I usually cut the white part in half length-wise and then slice them into half-moons, if that makes sense. Then I soak them in a bowl of water for a while. When I scoop them out of the water to drain them I try not to stir up the water too much...I'm always surprised how much sand and stuff is at the bottom of the bowl.

[kellbell191]

Risotto. Smitten kitchen had a good recipe for leek and bacon risotto with eggs on top.

[askarstad]

I made a mushroom and leek pita pizza that was very easy and tasty.

This tomato leek frittata with goat cheese is also easy.

[cricketwife]

This is a recipe that my husband and I both really like

www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-with-lemon-leek-linguine-10000002012770/

I always double the amount of leek.. but we really like leeks. Definitely follow PP's advice about washing them.

[King26]

I love leeks in soup, especially potato.
They are also good in quiche or on pizza.

[whiskeytails]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[gingerlecoeur]

I use them the same way I would use onions in some recipes... They are great as a started for something like Orecchiette with Sausage and veggie... Here is a quick link to a basic recipe: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/orecchiette-with-turkey-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe-recipe/index.html
I use what ever veggies are in season. Butternut squash, romanesco, broccoli, broccoli rabe, whatever...

I used them last night as part mirepoix for quinoa. I typically cut the stalk when it starts to turn light green, use only the lighter part. Chop the leek into very thin slices, which I submerge in a large bowl of cold water to rinse any dirt out of the layers.

[magdala9]

Another recipe to try...http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Creamed-Leeks-236415

This is great with grilled fish.