Chances are, you’ve never really given leeks too much thought. But that’s a damn shame— these seasonal green stalks have a sweet, mild flavor that makes them a great addition to any savory dish. You ...

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and cook until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and sauté for 1 ...

I discovered the leek while living in Paris. Of course, I knew what a leek was, but I never thought of it as a main character. My mother used to add leeks when making stock and chicken soup, and even ...

Onions are a staple of cooking in almost every cuisine and season. They’re so commonplace that you probably have one variety or another around the house. But what happens when you don’t have the type ...

Cooking fish en papillote, or folded in a pouch, is a classic French technique that, in addition to being incredibly easy (and virtually cleanup-free), allows the fish to steam in its own juices and ...

I have a friend whose health regimes over the years have entertained and sometimes alarmed me. When I first moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago, she believed passionately in the benefits of high ...

Onions are a staple of cooking in almost every cuisine and season. They’re so common that you probably have one variety or another around the house. But what happens when you don’t have the type ...

Yotam Ottolenghi cooks his leeks low and slow, in a bath of olive oil, until they’re magically tender and sweet. By Yotam Ottolenghi LONDON — In my last column, I described how the past year had made ...

Learn how to distinguish between these two common alliums. Leeks and green onions are both part of the allium family, but leeks are larger, milder, and more fibrous, while green onions are smaller, ...