If your zone is 6 or colder, planting leeks in a container is likely the right choice for you – that way you can bring them indoors and place in a sunny window. Picking the right size pot for ...

Potato-leek soup is a classic for good reason: It’s comforting, satisfying and so much more than the sum of its parts. For this version, I turned to a slow cooker for a truly hands-off ...

These smart, easy pasta recipes — most of which come together in 30 minutes or less — rely on tricks like cooking vegetables ...

In a pot, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, scallions, leeks and shallot and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, 6 minutes. Add the anchovy, crushed red ...

Before finishing, taste broth and season with salt as needed. If pot looks dry, add extra water so leeks remain saucy. Turn off heat and stir in juice of ½ lemon. Meanwhile, make herb salad ...

Clodagh's celebrating the start of spring, with her delicious chicken pot pie. Loaded with seasonal ... Then stir in the leeks, mushrooms, garlic and thyme and cook for 5 mins until soft.

Trim most of the green part off the leeks (use to make soup or pop into the stock pot). Leave the white parts whole, slit the top and wash well under cold running water. Cook in a little boiling ...

A simple and budget-friendly soup that freezes beautifully. Make it extra special by drizzling with a little cream and scattering chives or parsley on top. Serve with warm crusty bread and butter.