

Leek and Radish Salad with Prosciutto Palmiers, a simple spring vegetable salad for a first course.

Shrimp Scampi on Quinoa, with lots of garlic, lemon, a bit of leek and butter.

Spinach and Leek Phyllo Cups, with Feta and Prosciutto, baked in small ramekins, then removed for serving.

This weekend I cleaned the house, found the Christmas decorations, decorated the house, and baked Christmas breads (cranberry and pumpkin).

I had an extra leek in the house (didn’t need it for the lasagne) and I had one, last, small acorn squash left.

One doesn't normally think of cherry tomatoes as a spring vegetable, but they always appear right along with the asparagus and green garlic….

Alliums (onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, scallions, chives, etc) are good for us.

Yes, I’m still finding new ways with my never-ending butternut squash.

Sedi, our little German Shepherd suffers from occasional (daily) incontinence.

The eggs and yogurt combine to make this a very creamy sauce - just be careful not to overcook.

Baked Cod with Tomato, Leek and olive Sauce makes a simple main course with heart-healthy fish in just 25 minutes

Chicken, Leek and Spinach Risotto; a pretty risotto for spring and complete dinner ready in just 30 inutes

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs, served with a creamy Green Garlic, Leek Sauce

Mini skinny leek-gruyere flamiches is my take on the northern France dish called Flamiche.