Leeks etc

[tim]

Lost for ideas tonight - tried this - http://www.bigoven.com/306-Leek-and-Potato-Soup-recipe.html

SO many recipes, but this really worked. My only mods were:

1. More potatoes until the consistency was right for me.
2. Don't mash them - break them up small & leave al dente.
3. Used cream for milk.
4. Added 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes.
5. Stock was Carrot & Potato water + Chicken cube.

[tim]

[tim]

 Correction -

3. Half & half.
6. Carrot & Swede water!

It was TRULY good!

[calendula]

bootiful  ;D and just the weather for soup and stews

[tim]

Needed to stretch it for supper last night.

Had 2/3rds  tin of coconut milk in the freezer.

Worked well!

[tim]

Another experiment - "Croustade".

http://www.veg-world.com/recipes/croustade.htm

[lolabelle]

That looks wonderful Tim will go well with my Lamb rumps tomorrow? :)

[tim]

The family enjoyed it!

[tim]

Perhaps I should add:

1. We don't have Marg.
2. A good non-stick pan helps caramelise the Crumble. (As it does for Bangers, Bubble & Squeak, Corned Beef Hash  etc. Yes, I know some don't like the gooey bits!)
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3. I used the butter/juice from the Leeks for the sauce.
4. Needed 2 Tbs Flour to make enough.

[calendula]

gotta have gooey bits, always  :D

[tomatoada]

Thanks Tim.  I have printed it off with your notes added.  Just what I need to use some of my leeks.

[Tulipa]

Thanks Tim!  :) :) :)

[Archie]

Just cottoned on to leeks.
Curious how well they go with taters.