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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 12-ounce...




Ontario Wild Leek and Beef Stir-Fry


Serves 2 Ingredients:    2 tsp 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 wild leeks ¼ cup vegetable...




Ontario Wild Leek and Basil Pesto


Ingredients:    ½ cup leek greens ½ cup basil 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup parmesan (optional) Preparation:  Chop leek greens and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Purée. Delicious served with pasta, bread, or as a dip. From Well...




Potato and Wild Leek Gratin


Serves 4 Ingredients:    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...




Spaghetti with Creamy Wild Leek Pesto


Ingredients:                                                                                  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...




Mountain Breakfast


Ingredients 3-4 strips bacon 4 medium potatoes 1 bunch ramps/wild leeks, chopped 8 eggs Preparation:  Fry bacon until cooked through, remove bacon strips from pan. Thinly slice potatoes and fry in bacon drippings until soft. Add chopped ramps to potatoes and cook 2 minutes over medium heat. Mixing well while frying....




Ramp/Wild Leek Puree


Ingredients 1 bunch ramps 1 cup vegetable stock 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation:  Wash the ramps thoroughly, trim the roots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ramps, season with salt and pepper and sauté until the...




Avocado Watermelon Radish Salad with Lime Dressing


Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 cups shredded boston lettuce 3 radishes, chopped fine Preparation: In a bowl whisk together lime juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add avocado and...




Open-Face Butter and Watermelon Radish Sandwiches


Ingredients: 2 1/2 bunches radishes, trimmed Unsalted butter, room temperature 20 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices baguette Maldon sea salt or coarse kosher salt Preparation: Place radishes in medium bowl of ice water and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Drain radishes and slice thinly.  Spread butter...