I love leeks

Leeks are one of my favorite foods!  I can't remember eating them growing up.  I don't think I've ever ate one in America.  Perhaps they are more common in England, perhaps one of my parents didn't like them, or perhaps they aren't that popular in the Pacific Northwest.  Who knows. Whatever the reason, that fact is I didn't have my first leek until I was probably 21, and now I love them.

Tom's Mum (Sarah) has an impressive vegetable garden that grows great leeks.  Often when you find leeks in the supermarket they are small and puny, but the leeks Sarah grows are serious... nice, big and substantial.  Luckily for me recently she has given us quite a few.

Now I do have a point with this post other than going on a tangent about how much I like leeks.  The other day I tried a new recipe for tender braised leeks that was so simple, and sooooo delicious!  I highly recommend you try it.  Just throw a few ingredients including the leeks and water in a pan and let simmer for 20 min.  Out come nutritious, tender, and flavorful leeks.  The perfect side dish.  I paired mine with grilled seasoned chicken for a wonderful meal.

Unsure of what to make tonight?  Go on, try the leeks!  You wont regret it, promise.

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