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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Peel the eggs and set them aside. Trim the very tops off the leeks and then cut two-thirds of the way down. Discard any of the coarse outer leaves of the upper two-thirds, cut in half lengthways ...