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Potato and leek soup

Potato and leek soup

This dish is the perfect example of just how rich and satisfying an inexpensive soup without meat or stock can be.
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creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping

Creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping

We used blue eye in this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. Note
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easy leek quiche

Easy recipes with leeks

While a hearty leek soup is one of our favourite winter warmers, this tasty veggie is so more versatile that that! Here, we've pulled together a selection of creative recipes that allow this onion-like plant to shine. We've used both regular and pencil leeks in our recipes, which include a tasty leek and pumpkin risotto and an easy leek quiche. Or, just let them stand on their own in a side dish, tossed through with romesco sauce.
Mushroom and leek soup

Mushroom and leek soup

This classic winter soup is beautiful served hot off the stove-top with a generous drizzle of pure cream and some crunchy char-grilled baguettes. Comfort food has never been so quick, easy and surprisingly healthy.
Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad

Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad

This warm char-grilled lettuce with creamy chicken salad is perfect for lunch, and as a side for dinner or a BBQ. It's a healthier alternative to a Caesar salad. And suitable for diabetics, too.
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vegetarian pumpkin risotto

Leek and pumpkin risotto

This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.
Cock-a-leekie soup

Cock-a-leekie soup

Perfect for a chilly winter's night- the entire family will love this nourishing chicken and leek soup.
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Mushroom leek and potato pithiviers

Mushroom, leek and potato pithiviers

These creamy vegetarian delights bring a gourmet twist to the traditional Aussie pie. Leek, potatoes and mushroom ooze from these pithiviers while puffed pastry melts in your mouth.
Beef cobbler

Beef cobbler

This is hardly a pie – it’s really a stew with a crusty scone topping – but it does the job of a good meat pie; that is, it fills you up with warming inexpensive food.
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Leek, potato and pea soup

Leek, potato and pea soup

Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.
Pilaf

Pilaf

Try this traditional, triple-tested pilaf by the Australian Women's Weekly for a classic, healthy and exotic vegetarian dish full of wonderful spices and flavour.
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Leek and feta tart

Leek and feta tart

Step outside your everyday repertoire with this salty and crumbly leek and feta tart.
Creamy Fish Pie

Creamy fish pie

Ling, blue-eye, or Mahi Mahi would work equally well in this creamy fish pie topped with silky smooth mash by recipes+. If you like, you could serve it in individual ramekins.
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Leek and chickpea soup

Leek and chickpea soup

Fill the whole family up with this satisfying vegetarian soup. Serve immediately with some crunchy bread or pop it in the freezer to enjoy for lunch throughout the week.
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spaghetti with chilli & leek

Spaghetti with chilli & leek

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.
braised baby leeks

Braised baby leeks

Baby leeks are sweeter and less stringy than the grown-up version. Braising them in this way gives them a beautifully soft texture. Serve alongside your next roast dinner with all the trimmings.
white bean, leek and garlic sausage soup

White bean, leek and garlic sausage soup

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.
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freeform caramelised leek tarts

Freeform caramelised leek tarts

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.
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Chicken with leeks and artichokes

Chicken with leeks and artichokes

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.
Braised spatchcocks with spinach

Braised spatchcocks with spinach

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.
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chicken and leek strudel

Chicken and leek strudel

Flaky, golden filo pastry wrapped around a creamy chicken and leek filling makes for a delicious savoury strudel.
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bean and leek risoni

Bean and leek risoni

This vegetarian pasta dish makes a fantastic quick dinner and is also great for the lunchbox.
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leek and speck quiche

Leek and speck quiche

You can also make the pastry using a food processor. Process flour and butter until crumbly; with motor operating, add the water and process until ingredients cling together. Or, you can buy ready-made frozen shortcrust pastry. Take leftover quiche to work the next day for lunch. It is great served either cold or warm. Note
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OYSTER & SAFFRON SOUP

Oyster & saffron soup

You can substitute ½ teaspoon ground turmeric for the saffron to achieve the right colour. Note
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BASIL & LEMON ROAST CHICKEN

Basil and lemon roast chicken

Lemon, basil and garlic butter is baked under the skin of these delicious chicken pieces. Crusty bread is recommended to mop up the buttery leek sauce.
leek quiche

Leek quiche

Soft and savoury, the light allium flavour of leek makes for a particularly toothsome quiche.
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FENNEL, POTATO & SCALLOP SOUP

Fennel, potato & scallop soup

Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.
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Leek frittata with baby spinach salad

Leek frittata with baby spinach salad

When you pour the egg mixture into the pan, use a fork to gently move the mixture from side to side as it begins to set, to ensure it cooks evenly. Keep doing this until the egg starts to form a crust around the edge. Give the pan handle a gentle jiggle to make sure […]
ballotine of chicken with roasted cauliflower

Ballotine of chicken with roasted cauliflower

Originally, ballotine was a boned leg of poultry that was stuffed with other ingredients; these days, it can mean any type of meat, fish or poultry that is boned, stuffed, rolled and tied into a bundle.
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zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.
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tarragon chicken with carrot mash and leek

Tarragon chicken with carrot mash and leek

low GI You need 12 bamboo skewers for this recipe; soak them in water for at least an hour before using to avoid them splintering or scorching. Do not puree the carrot mixture too far in advance because it could separate if left to stand too long. serving suggestion Steamed green beans and a fresh […]
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Scotch broth

Scotch broth is one of those classic, thrifty recipes designed to help you feed a growing family nourishing food on a tiny budget.
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Chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie

Make ahead: This recipe can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Steak sandwich revisited

Steak sandwich

A modern take on the classic Aussie steak sandwich, scotch fillet smothered in caramelised leeks and chilli tomato jam makes for a magic mouthful.
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Little chicken and leek pies

Little chicken and leek pies

Creamy chicken and crunchy celery make for a moreish filling in these bite-sized pies that are ideal for a big party. They disappear pretty fast, though, so make sure you set aside a few for later.
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