Leek pesto...

Just to say folks, that I've found a way to use up spare leeks, and it's planted in the recipe section!

What is this concept you speak of, "spare leeks"?   

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Good question, Yorkie...

We've got so many still in the ground, and they'll deteriorate if we're not careful, and looking at recipes here and elswhere,we thought we'd try a new way with the chaps!

Baaah goom, it tastes fan-blasted-tastic!

gah! can't find the recipe!

That's odd, BtB, as I can't either!

Try this anyway: -

3 or 4 good sized leeks
three cloves garlic
half a cup of grated parmesan cheese
two tablespoons of olive oil
5 brussel sprouts, or the same amount of any brassica

Generally, mash it or blend it until a paste, some people lightly cook the leeks first, but I like the crunch so I didn't! Serve as a relish or mixed in with pasta etc. It's great with a salad as an alternative to pickle etc!

And it freezes well too!

Likin' the sound of that winter pesto Growster


Thanks a million 

As I have around 60 leeks still in the ground, every little extra use helps me avoid having to freeze them in a couple of weeks 

You're very welcome, KC!

I'm not generally I/C cooking at 'The Turrets', but at this time of year, there's still quite a lot in the ground, and the freezers are full of soup (about 790 gallons at the last count), so I reckon it's worth trying out some other ways!

Mind you, the chard has restarted, and that is a welcome sight!