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DebK534 Clarksville, IN(Zone 6a) Jun 09, 2003

I have leeks that are two years old and have no idea what to do with them? Could someone help. Almost decided to toss them in the compost. Debk

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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Jun 10, 2003

I grew leeks last year, wasn't too impressed with the flavor. I used mine in stir fry, soup, stew. If yours aren't woody they should be ok. Are they making seed stalks? If so, they will be interesting to see.

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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Jun 10, 2003

If I leave my leeks too long, they generally have a hard stem in the center, which I just discard, and use the rest.

If they are not woody, I'd make potato-leek soup. I also have a great recipe that uses leeks with pork chops...

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DebK534 Clarksville, IN(Zone 6a) Jun 10, 2003

Thank you both for the info. Darius would you mind giving me the recipes for the soup and chops. Thanks Deb

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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Jun 10, 2003

Deb, here's the pork recipe:
http://davesgarden.com/t/384701/

As to the leek and potato soup (vichyssoise), my favorite recipe is in the NY Times Cookbook, which is packed. I have learned to cut down the heavy cream and use more chicken stock and milk. You should be able to find a good one online...

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