Leek Gratin - very simple and incredibly comforting. This is a side I like to feature at home with my family a lot especially in the winter months and it appears at Christmas too. Serves 3-4 people as a side dish 4 large leeks (whites only) 4 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 50g butter 150ml white wine 35g plain flour 600ml milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp grated fresh nutmeg 100g mature cheddar cheese 100g gruyere cheese Breadcrumbs for topping Salt Pepper 1. Remove the green pa

Leek & Potato Soup Recipe Ingredients · 1 large knob of butter · 2 leeks, washed and chopped · 1 large onion, peeled and chopped · 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped · 1.5 pints vegetable stock · Fresh thyme & parsley Method Melt the butter in a large saucepan on a medium heat. Add the onions first and cook for about 5 minutes so that they begin to soften. Add the leeks and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the potato chunks and coat well in the leek and onion mixture. Pour the vegetable st