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plural leeks
: a biennial herbaceous plant (Allium porrum synonym A. ampeloprasum var. porrum) of the amaryllis family that is related to the garlic, onion and chive and is commonly grown as an annual for its mildly pungent linear leaves and especially for its cylindrical stemlike lower sheath of leaves
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The menu changes with the seasons but previous bites have included Yakama sturgeon with celeriac and arugula, Alaskan pink singing scallop en papillote, and sweetbread with leeks and yellow foot mushrooms.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Then, toss in the lighter veggies like leeks and celery, as well as ground spices, and cook until tender.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Made with rustic country bread, mushrooms, pancetta, leeks, and herbs, the bread pudding has an eggy custard base and lots of Gruyère cheese.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Roast off some leeks, and onions, and carrots, and a little dab of tomato paste.
—Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Then, toss in the lighter veggies like leeks and celery, as well as ground spices, and cook until tender.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Made with rustic country bread, mushrooms, pancetta, leeks, and herbs, the bread pudding has an eggy custard base and lots of Gruyère cheese.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Roast off some leeks, and onions, and carrots, and a little dab of tomato paste.
—Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Leek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leek. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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leek
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: a garden herb closely related to the onion and grown for its mildly sharp-tasting leaves and thick stalk
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