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42 leek recipes to celebrate this versatile vegetable being in season

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Make the most of leeks with our recipes for comforting pies, hearty soups, savoury bakes, risottos and rib-sticking pasta dishes

If you want to find out how to cook leeks, look no further. Our leek recipes make the most out of this leafy green, from warming leek and potato soup recipes to side dish ideas. Next, check out our spring onion recipes, celery recipes, asparagus recipes, easy runner bean recipes and fennel recipes.

Try our comforting chicken and leek pies, leek pasta and vegetarian leek recipes. Looking for something a bit lighter for the spring? Try our spring green broth and our other healthy leek recipes.

When buying leeks, check that the dark green tips are in good condition and make sure that you wash them thoroughly – they're experts at trapping dirt between the layers. Don’t ditch these dark green ends, they are tough but quickly cooking in some oil or butter will soften them up.

Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own leeks from our friends at Gardeners' World.

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