Recipe - Creamed Leeks (Mf)

12 Firm fresh leeks; 1"
diameter
4 tablespoon Butter
One half cup Chicken broth
Heavy cream to taste
Salt and freshly ground
black pepper

Cut off roots of the leeks and peel off any withered leaves. Cut off 2
inches from green tops. With a sharp knife slit the green parts in half
lengthwise stopping an inch from root end. Make another slit, lengthwise
and perpendicular. Spread leaves apart an rinse them under running water,
carefully looking out for hidden grit. Cut leeks crosswise into 1 1/2inch
lengths.

Heat butter in a saucepan and add the leeks. Toss to combine them with the
butter. Add the broth, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until
completely tender. You may do the recipe 2 to 3 days in advance up to this
point. Over medium heat, evaporate the liquid from the leeks and when they
are totally dry add heavy cream, starting with One fourth cup or so and simmer,
stirring continuously until the cream has been absorbed by the leeks. Add
One fourth cup more and repeat if you wish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights
Reserved

NOTES : The Leeks in this dish taste almost like asparagus. This is
delicious.

Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6765

Posted to KitMailbox Digest by Roberta Banghart bobbi744@sojourn.com on
Jan 19, 1998