Creamy Dijon Leeks Food

LEEKS WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Game Plan: Make the vinaigrette while the leeks cook.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Trim the root end of the leeks, leaving enough to hold the leaves together, and halve lengthwise. Rinse very well under running water to flush out any grit trapped between the leaves. Add the leeks to the boiling water and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pat dry and lay them on a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, mustard, water, and the 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over leeks, turn them to coat, and scatter the parsley and the tarragon, if using, over the top. Serve immediately or up to 2 hours later at room temperature.

CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve over greens and vegetables. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before serving.

CREAMY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Tip the leeks and oil into a flameproof casserole dish on a low heat, add the butter and cook everything very gently for 10 mins or until the leeks are soft.
• Put the chicken, skin-side down, in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat, cook until the skin browns, then turn and brown the other side. You shouldn't need any oil but if the skin starts to stick, add a little. Add the chicken to the leeks, leaving behind any fat in the pan.
• Add the stock to the dish and bring to a simmer, season well, cover and cook for 30 mins on low. Stir in the mustard, crème fraîche and peas and bring to a simmer. You should have quite a bit of sauce.
• When you're ready to serve, put the grill on. Mix the breadcrumbs and parsley, sprinkle them over the chicken and grill until browned.

CREAMY DIJON LEEKS

Steps:

• Halve 1 bunch leeks lengthwise, then cut into 3-inch pieces. Rinse any dirt out of leeks. Cook in a steamer basket until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook minced shallot in a saucepan with olive oil, 2 minutes; season with salt.
• Add arrowroot powder and cook 1 minute. Whisk in broth and cook until thickened, 4 minutes. Whisk in dijon mustard and minced parsley. Spoon over leeks to serve.

CREAMY DIJON LEEKS

Steps:

• Halve 1 bunch leeks lengthwise, then cut into 3-inch pieces. Cook in a steamer basket until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Cook 1 minced shallot in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minutes; season with salt. Add 1 tablespoon flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 1 cup chicken broth and cook until thickened, 4 minutes. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons minced parsley. Spoon over the leeks.

CREAMED LEEKS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat and gently sauté the leeks, onions, garlic and thyme for 5-10 minutes or until they have softened. In the last few minutes, add the teaspoon of brown sugar. Pour in the white wine and leave the pan over the heat for a further 5 minutes.
• Add the double cream, season to taste with the black pepper; and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.
• Transfer the leeks and onions to an ovenproof dish and leave to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F/gas 4.
• In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, nutmeg and nuts. If the leeks and onions mixture seems too thick, to be having the cheeses and nuts added to it, add a little more wine, a tiny bit at a time; then add the cheese and nuts mixture to the ovenproof dish containing the leeks and onions; and bake it in the oven for 20-30 minutes. The cheeses and nuts can serve as a topping for the leeks and onions or you can mix the cheeses into the leeks and onions mixture. Go with your preference.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.

CREAMY CHICKEN DIJON FROM MAZOLA®

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; cut each breast into 2 to 3 pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place half of the chicken in Dutch oven and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until nicely browned.
• Remove chicken to platter and repeat with remaining chicken. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add leeks and garlic and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil stirring well to scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add chicken back to the Dutch oven; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Mix half and half and corn starch together; add to Dutch oven along with Dijon mustard and thyme. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat and let sit 3 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with chopped, fresh parsley. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

LEEKS BAKED IN CREAM

Steps:

• Trim the leeks, discarding the roots and reserving the green parts for another use.
• Cut the white parts in half lengthwise and rinse carefully to remove sand.
• Butter a suitable flat baking dish and arrange the leeks in it, cut side up.
• Mix the cream with the mustard, season very lightly with salt (the cream reduces considerably during baking), add pepper to taste, and pour the cream mixture over the leeks. Sprinkle on the bread crumbs and bake for a half to three-quarters of an hour, or until the leeks are tender and the cream is well reduced and the top lightly browned.

CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together cream, mustard and brown sugar. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cream mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large flame-proof casserole, fry the leek and bacon in a little oil for 2-3 mins.
• Add the chicken and potato and fry for a further 4-5 mins.
• Pour in the chicken stock and mix well.
• Add the thyme, salt and pepper and stir again.
• Simmer on a high heat until liquid reduced and potato cooked.
• Meanwhile, boil the pasta.
• Once pasta cooked, drain and put to one side.
• Stir the yoghurt and Dijon mustard into the chicken mix until creamy and mustardy enough for your liking.
• Stir in the drained pasta and serve.