Considering all the flavor they add to soups, stocks, salads, braises and stir fries, leeks *should* be considered royals in the onion and garlic family. The thing is, though, they’re so notoriously ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Leeks are a notoriously dirty vegetable, and ...

Leeks trap dirt between their tightly packed layers, and washing them properly is the key to keeping them clean and grit-free. Leeks are the introverts of the allium world: quiet, mellow, and nuanced ...

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Leeks provide a subtle onion flavor to your meals and also give them a touch of class. But to avoid grit, you have to know how to clean them. Daniel Neman demonstrates the proper way to clean a leek ...

Leeks are a splendid, versatile vegetable, but I sometimes forget about them. Instead, I turn my attention to other alliums, such as onions, garlic, shallots, scallions or chives, which are better at ...

Tart Garnish: Trim and clean the leeks. Cut in ½ lengthwise and slice thinly. Wash apple, then peel and core it. Slice apple thinly, turn and slice into small batons. Heat butter and oil in saute pan.

Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Prep School with Daniel Neman - cleaning and cutting ...