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Ontario Bok Choy and Wild Leeks with Tofu


Serves 4-6 Ingredients:    ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp oriental sesame oil 2 tsp cornstarch 8 wild leeks, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1lb baby bok choy, ¼-inch trimmed from bottom, leaves thickly sliced 1...




Ontario Wild Leek and Beef Stir-Fry


Ingredients:    Serves 2 2 4tsp tsp(18 mL) soy sauce ½ tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp grated gingerroot 1/8 tsp white or black pepper 12 oz beef flank marinating steaks, thinly sliced across the grain 1 bunch (227 g) wild leekleeks ¼...




Potato and Wild Leek Gratin


Ingredients:    Serves 4 1 tbsp neutral oil (i.e. canola, safflower) 4 medium russet potatoes 10-12 wild leeks, chopped (white part only) 2/3 cup half-and-half ½ packed cup grated aged sharp cheddar Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour oil into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and rub over...




Spaghetti with Creamy Wild Leek Pesto


Makes 4 servings                                                                 1/2 lb. (250 grams) dried spaghetti 3 oz. (85 grams) slab bacon or regular bacon, cut into small dice       2 oz. (60 grams) wild leeks = about 10 to 12  2 teaspoons...




Ontario Radish and Boston Lettuce Salad


Serves 2 Ingredients:   2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 head torn Boston lettuce, washed well and spun dry 3 large radishes (or 6 small), julienned ¼ cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped Preparation:  In a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the oil, salt and pepper to taste...




Braised Leeks with Lemon


Ingredients:    2-3 small or medium leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and leeks trimmed to about 7 inches long and cut lengthwise into quarters or eighths 2 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup chicken broth 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest Preparation:  In a shallow dish soak leeks in cold water to cover...




Ontario Potato and Leek Soup


Ontario Potato and Leek Soup  Ingredients:                 the white and pale green part of 2 large leeks, split lengthwise, washed well, and chopped 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 ½ cup water 1 cup chicken/vegetable broth 1 lb potatoes 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves Preparation: ...




Mashed Potatoes with Carrots and Leeks


Serves 4 – Total time: 30 minutes or less Ingredients: 1 leek (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 2 lb russet potatoes (baking) potatoes 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup whole milk Preparation: Wash...




Ontario Leek and Ontario Swiss Chard Tart


Serves 8 Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons butter 2 large egg yolks 1 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, ribs removed,...