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For pies, pastas, risottos and other tasty dinners, look no further than these tasty leek recipes.
This is an amazing way to roast your beef – by cooking it alongside all of the vegetables and sage in the tin. Using a beef stock cube as a paste for the beef makes it even more deliciously meaty, while sage holds up well to the strong flavours of the beef.
Packed full of fibre and protein, butter beans are at the centre of this super vegan pie
Smoky, flaked haddock fillets work wonders in this creamy leek risotto. This recipe makes an easy, nutritious midweek supper that also packs up as a delicious lunch for the next day.
Roast tandoori-spiced chicken thighs on a bed of lentils and leeks and serve topped with sweet pomegranate and fragrant coriander for a fresh, vibrant meal. This weeknight winner is also high in protein and provides 2 of your 5-a-day!
Bacon and leek are a match made in heaven
A warming dish that everyone will enjoy, Shaun Hill’s Beef stew recipe with mash and leeks will soon become your family’s favourite.
Here's a delicious, warming broth you can enjoy all year round. Featuring leeks, kale and cannellini beans, it's hearty, budget-friendly and so easy to make. Top with boiled eggs and serve with warmed pittas for a satisfying meal that's on the table in half an hour.
This fun and tasty chicken soup will get the kids involved at all levels from helping to mash right through to picking the meat off the bones.
Batch cooking just got that bit better with this jammy leek filling, with a helping hand from creamy ricotta and fresh spinach and basil. So versatile, this filling can be used to top warm bruschetta, or can be combined with a tomato sauce and cannelloni to make a creamy pasta bake – see tip, below.
Cheat your way to a homemade chicken pie with this clever recipe using shortcrust pastry mix and a tin of chicken soup. Bacon adds a lovely smoky flavour, while leeks and fresh greens add a pop of spring colour. This is a great hearty family meal, whatever the weather!
Put your slow-cooker through its paces with this super sausage and butter bean casserole – the perfect meal to cook while you're working from home
Give tinned salmon a new lease of life in this pasta bake, with frozen peas and leeks keeping this dish tasty and affordable
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
Whether you're a long term vegan, hosting vegan friends or just looking for some meat- and dairy-free dinner ideas, this tasty stuffed butternut squash recipe is the ideal simple midweek meal.
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
This vegan and gluten-free nut roast has stylish carrot and parsnip ribbons decoration to make this dish a pretty main course that everyone can enjoy. The hearty lentil base, along with plenty of nuts and veg, will keep you full all afternoon.
There's nothing more comforting than homemade lamb hotpot.
Serve up this autumnal dish for the perfect midweek meal. Tender chicken thighs are simmered with white wine, cannellini beans and tarragon and served with warm crusty bread in this comforting recipe. Use the leftover stew the next day to make a creamy Chicken and ricotta galette, see tip, below.
Every roast needs an indulgent side dish and these creamed leeks with the addition of earthy kale, make a nice change to the usual cauliflower cheese. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or even frozen.
Here's our version of the French bistro classic: tender roasted leeks dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. Finished with soft eggs and fresh herbs, it's a simple dish with a big personality! Perfect as a starter or side.
We've stirred sweet spring leeks into a classic carbonara for a fresh, fragrant twist on a classic. It's silky, comforting and on the table in 25 minutes – the perfect dinner for two.
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
This classic chicken pie is cooked with leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce then topped with fluffy mashed potato. It's perfect for babies and adults alike. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, it can also be frozen!
Here's a stunning veggie main for your Christmas dinner that's a doddle to make. This tart features a trio of red onions, leek and shallots to make a gorgeous caramelised topping, reminiscent of the classic French dessert tarte Tatin.
We've pepped up a classic fish pie with salty capers, zingy lemon and fragrant dill, served with an earthy celeriac mash. It's the perfect comforting and luxurious dish to enjoy with friends on a chilly evening, or freeze portions for easy midweek meals.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
For a tasty vegan soup recipe that's sure to comfort, try a steaming bowl of this herby vegetable soup
Gooey mozzarella and strong Stilton are stuffed into giant Portobello mushrooms for gloriously cheesy results. Served with a decadent creamy mash, this vegetarian dish is a real treat.
Mature Cheddar and Stilton adds a comforting creaminess to this indulgent cheesy leek soup recipe
Jazz up your chicken breasts with this blue cheese stuffing and streaky bacon wrap. The filling is made from gently cooked leeks and sliced sundried tomato mixed with Stilton or Dolcelatte. Top tip: once the breasts are wrapped and ready for cooking, skewer with a cocktail stick.
This blue cheese and leek savoury crumble might just become a staple in your comfort food favourites. Leeks, softened in butter are combined with Stilton then covered with a breadcrumb topping and baked in the oven until golden and oozing. An indulgent roast dinner side or veggie main.
Make the most of fresh spring produce with this green twist on a classic shakshuka. Asparagus, peas and sweet leeks are baked with crumbled feta and eggs for perfect oozing yolks – the ideal veggie brunch recipe or easy one-pot meal.