Leeks And Parsnips Sauteed Or Creamed Recipes

SAUTEED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Combine leeks, carrots, chicken broth, butter, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Cook and stir mixture until leeks and carrots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

LEEKS AND PARSNIPS: SAUTEED OR CREAMED

Steps:

• Clean the leeks and discard the dark green portions.
• Cut the leeks lengthwise then into one-inch pieces.
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet, med. heat.
• Add the garlic and fry 'til fragrant.
• Add leeks and fry until the leeks are tender, about 6-minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and chunk the parsnips into one-inch pieces.
• Place in a steaming basket and steam 'til they are as tender as you prefer. I like them fork-tender. Drain parsnips and add to the skillet with the leeks. Add salt and pepper.
• Gently sautee together for 5-minutes.
• At this point you can serve it, OR continue on and cream it:.
• In a jar with a screw top, add the half-n-half and arrowroot. Shake 'til blended.
• Turn heat to low under the leeks and parsnips. Pour in the arrowroot mixture, stirring gently as you pour.
• If too thick, gradually add the water (or use milk if preferred). Let simmer for a couple of minutes. Taste to adjust seasoning, probably an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Serve warm.

SAUTEED LEEKS

Steps:

• Thinly slice leeks. Use white and light green parts of leeks. Separate rings and place in colander. Rinse well and drain well. Try to get leeks as dry as possible.
• Heat olive oil and butter on med-high in frying pan large enough for all the leeks. Remember that they will wilt down!
• Add leeks to frying pan. Stir until all the leeks are coated with oil and butter. At this time, add tarragon, coriander and salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Stirring frequently, cook until leeks are close to caramelized, approximately 25 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.

ROAST RIB OF BEEF WITH ROASTED CARROTS, LEEKS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to gas 7, 220C, fan 200°C Make a paste with a beef stock cube and 1 tbsp oil. Rub this into the beef. Heat a thick-based frying pan on the hob and add the beef, fat-side down. Once the fat has rendered and turned golden brown, turn the beef to sear all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and place in a roasting tin.
• Return the pan (with the beef fat) to the heat. Add the leeks and cook until golden, then add the leeks to the roasting pan alongside the beef joint. Repeat this for the parsnips and carrots. Add the shallots straight to the roasting tin. Put the celery and sage in with the beef. Drizzle the fat from the pan over the joint and vegetables, and put the roasting tin on the hob for a few minutes to heat. For rare meat, transfer the joint to the oven and cook for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven), turning the meat at the halfway stage.
• Remove the joint and vegetables from the roasting tin and place on a board or large plate to rest.
• Place the roasting tin on the hob and crumble a beef stock cube into the tin, adding a little water to deglaze. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a saucepan. Bring this to the boil and add a couple of drops of olive oil to thicken, and add texture to the gravy. Reduce the sauce to thicken and pour over the beef joint and vegetables.

LEEK AND PARSNIP PUREE

Steps:

• Steam or boil the leeks and parsnips together for about 15 minutes, until tender.
• Drain well, then place in a food processor or blender.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the processor or blender.
• Combine them all until really smooth, then check the seasoning.
• Transfer to a warmed bowl and garnish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.