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For pies, pastas, risottos and other tasty dinners, look no further than these tasty leek recipes.
Try this comforting white bean and leek soup that's packed with vegetables
Cathy’s next-door neighbours have just brought home their newborn baby. Remembering what being a new parent is like, Cathy has an idea. She begins frying Tesco Finest Shiitake Mushrooms, then stirring in delicious caramelised veg and topping it off with fluffy dumplings. A big pot of her rich, warming stew is just what her sleep-deprived next-door neighbours need.
Serve up this creamy 'n' comforting cauli cheese for a winning kids lunch. Serve with peas on the side for extra veg.
Jamie heroes seasonal leeks in this comforting veggie bake, which makes a delicious main in its own right or serve alongside meat or fish. Use whatever cheese you have in the fridge.
A vibrant family dinner that can serve a crowd or give you delicious leftovers. This stunning one-pot chicken dish is packed with wonderful seasonal ingredients. Tender roast chicken, peppery puy lentils and an array of veggies come together in this healthy crowd-pleaser, which is made even more delicious with a dollop of spinach pistou sauce.
Jamie says: ‘This is a punchy spring twist on a familiar favourite. Peppery watercress is bang in season and full of good stuff too! Combined with gorgeous leeks, lemon, peas and Parmesan, it’s quick to cook and a complete joy to eat. Get stuck in!’
This warming vegetarian soup is packed full of goodness - perfect for keeping you warm on chilly evenings! Serve with crusty bread for hearty winter meal.
For the ultimate Sunday lunch, try slow-roasting a succulent beef topside joint. Topping with a sugar and mustard mix and cooking in a foil parcel alongside plenty of fresh veg and stock gives super succulent meat and tender veg crammed with flavour
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
Cooked for 8 hours in a slow cooker, nothing beats a steaming bowl of hearty soup on a cold day. This delicious soup recipe cooks on low for 8 hours, so you can enjoy a busy day and come home to a fantastic food hug
For a quick and easy family dinner, try this hearty cottage pie packed with succulent chicken and crispy bacon lardons and topped with golden potatoes and rich Cheddar. Full of flavour and simple to make, it’s the perfect midweek meal.
Make sweet leeks and meaty mushrooms the stars in Jamie Oliver's quick and cheesy spaghetti supper.
Jamie says: "Mixing a little of the cooking water with the cheese creates a wonderfully creamy sauce in this midweek pasta dish"
Jamie says: "Always a favourite in the Oliver household, I’ve ramped up the veg in this delicious twist on the classic. Feel free to add kale, spinach, cavolo nero or even frozen peas – it all works!"
Jamie says: "Mix things up on the veg front with a colourful medley of roasted roots and sweet leeks, transformed with a kiss of vinegar and some fresh woody herbs."
Jamie says: "Slow-cooked veg, dried fruit, chutney and couscous wrapped in filo pastry makes a delicious veggie main. You can assemble it the night before, so it’s ready to bake on the day"
Jamie says: "You can make these savoury veggie rolls ahead and bake from frozen"
This pie uses the whole bird – including the bones in the delicious gravy – so you can guarantee that no chicken goes to waste
Jamie says: "Whatever you’re celebrating – from Bonfire Night to the World Cup – my dishes will give your guests a warm welcome. A super-green risotto soup and traybaked beans with jacket potatoes – delicious!"
Jamie says: "This is a brilliant twist on a familiar favourite. I’ve topped a quick and easy mushroom stroganoff with layers of filo and baked it until golden and crispy. It’s all cooked in one pan, so there’s hardly any washing up, and a side of curly kale finishes things off beautifully."
Jamie says: "This rich, indulgent bake is a quick and easy one-pan way to dress up a pack of shop-bought gnocchi and a bag of sprouts. You could make this throughout the festive season, but it would be extra-useful during the in-between days, to use up those Christmas leftovers."
Jamie says: “This recipe uses up leftover turkey in a comforting yet low-prep pasta dish, all made in one pan and ready in 20 minutes!"
Jamie says: "As comfort foods go, cauliflower cheese is hard to beat. I’ve given this family favourite a tasty twist, adding curry powder for a spicy boost that will warm up any cold January night. Heroing seasonal veg, and freezer and storecupboard staples, it feels far more indulgent than it is."
Jamie says: "It’s hard to beat a warming bowl of gnocchi, particularly when it riffs off the flavours of a carbonara, complete with a deliciously crunchy bacon crumb. Whip up this one for loved ones on Valentine’s Day and you’re sure to win their hearts!"
Jamie says: "This gorgeous one-pot is a celebration of spring. Inspired by the Italian dish ‘vignole’, I’m putting seasonal veg front and centre in this special centrepiece. New potatoes, asparagus and leeks are elevated with a twist of lemon and a grating of Parmesan, and served with crusty bread for dunking."
Taking roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, this classic and potato soup recipe is given a tasty (and nutritious) twist thanks to the addition of curly kale. Serve topped with crumbled prosciutto and some fresh crusty bread on the side.
Add some turf to your surf, with this gorgeous take on fish pie. The strong flavours of the chorizo, gherkins and capers work beautifully with white fish. It's also really easy to make, especially as it uses shop-bought puff pastry. Can be frozen, too.
This veggie version of stroganoff uses leeks and butterbeans instead of beef and is a delicious alternative all of the family will enjoy.
A Japanese inspired supper with individual parcels of noodles, leek and pak choi, and oven-baked Teriyaki salmon.
A quick and creamy leek and pork stroganoff for those mealtimes when maximum flavour in minimum time is in order. Leeks, mushrooms and pork are cooked with wine, mustard, and sour cream. Add just a hint of tarragon and paprika to tickle the tastebuds even further.
This tasty bake is a bit like a Cumberland pie, but with sliced potato instead of mash. The delicious cheesy topping and sprinkling of oregano elevate it. It's sure to become a new family favourite in the colder months.
Bacon and leek are a match made in heaven
This warming winter dish is left to simmer for 25 minutes, to bring out all the sweet flavours of leek and fluff up the pearl barley - the result is a bowl of soup so comforting, you'll want it for lunch the next day too!