Since the dirt is essentially embedded in the leek itself, it's impossible to thoroughly clean the vegetable without cutting it. Scrubbing the outside isn't enough. Often, you'll see cooks cut ...

Trim the leeks, leaving all of the white part and some of the green. Cut the leeks into roughly 3cm/1¼in pieces and add to the water. Return to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, depending on the ...

Trim the leeks and cut them in three to four pieces depending on their length. Agitate the leeks in cold water to remove any grit. Boil the leeks in salted water for 6-10 minutes until tender to ...

Cut the deep dark green, tough leaves. Now you have the center part, which is tender and so good to eat. Hold the leek firmly with one hand and cut it into thin slices. Rinse the leeks after ...

I purchased the leeks at the farmer’s market. Peel and cut potatoes into small pieces, any bite size will do. Place in salted boiling water and cook until almost done. Be careful to not ...

Trim the leeks until they are about the same width as your lasagne dish. Cut the leeks lengthways through to the middle but no further. Open out the leeks and remove five or six of the narrow ...

How to avoid being leek cut in the investment? Senior Lecturer Ms. Xing Deng from the University of South Australia has more. Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and ...