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15 of the best leek recipes

From soups and sides to pies and party food, there's more to the humble leek than meets the eye. Try our selection of Tried & Tested recipes for the best leek dishes.
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Mushroom and leek pies

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A delicious vegetarian dish that can be made ahead.

Recipe: Mushroom and leek pies

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Mussel, leek and herb salad

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Make leeks the star of the show with this low calorie salad.

Recipe: Mussel, leek and herb salad

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Leek and bacon potatoes

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Whether you want a delicious side dish or the ultimate comfort food, these crispy potatoes with leek and bacon are sure to be a winner.

Recipe: Leek and bacon potatoes

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Creamy leek and prawn pasta

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This fast and filling leek and prawn pasta is the perfect mid-week meal.

Recipe: Creamy leek and prawn pasta

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Leek rarebit tartlets

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With all the punchy flavours of a Welsh rarebit on buttery puff pastry, these tartlets will make a delicious starter or light lunch.

Recipe: Leek rarebit tartlets

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6

Salmon with brioche crust and creamy leeks

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Add a crunch to salmon by coating the fish in brioche breadcrumbs before baking for an impressive and quick dinner idea.

Recipe: Salmon with brioche crust and creamy leeks

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Chicken and leek filo pie

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A warming and tasty chicken and leek pie is given a lift with a crunchy filo crust.

Recipe: Chicken and leek filo pie

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8

Baked rice with leek and butternut squash

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A few simple steps turn otherwise bland rice into a taste sensation, a perfect accompaniment to roast chicken.

Recipe: Baked rice with leek and butternut squash

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Salmon and leek tart

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A few sneaky shortcuts make this delicious tart foolproof.

Recipe: Salmon and leek tart

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10

Leek, potato and goat's cheese cakes

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These delicious vegetable cakes can be made ahead of time and frozen for eating at a later date. Serve up alongside barbecues kebabs for a tasty summertime dinner.

Recipe: Leek, potato and goat's cheese cakes

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Vegetable risotto

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Cooking up a risotto is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Recipe: Vegetable risotto

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12

Gurnard with a summer vegetable broth

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A light and delicious main course perfect for al fresco dining.

Recipe: Gurnard with a summer vegetable broth

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13

Best-ever bangers and mash

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Flavouring mash with delicious buttery leeks makes this British classic even more special.

Recipe: Best-ever bangers and mash

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14

Cock-a-leekie soup

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There are so many variations of this traditional Scottish soup but this one is simple to make and perfect for a cosy night in.

Recipe: Cock-a-leekie soup

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Mussels with leeks and white wine

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Want a recipe that will impress at your dinner party? This mussels recipe with leeks and white wine is just the dish.

Recipe: Mussels with leeks and white wine

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