Leek

Vichyssoise is that classic French creamy potato and leek soup which is generally served cold. You can also use Desiree or Pink Fir Apple potatoes for this recipe. For something different, sprinkle a little crumbled roquefort cheese over each bowl along with the chives.

There's loads of flavour in this quick, throw-it-together spaghetti with leeks, bacon and chilli. This is the perfect recipe to have on hand when you need to cook a mid-week dinner in a hurry.

A delicious white bean, leek and garlic sausage soup with pistou that will warm you up and fill you up on a cold winters day. Especially if you've got plenty of good bread to dunk in it as you go.

Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.

The beauty of freeform tarts is that they're incredibly easy to throw together, and taste every bit as delicious as a perfectly primped example.