Leeks Creamy Milk Sauce Food

PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH CREAMY LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Generously sprinkle the steaks with salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 hour before cooking and hold in the refrigerator.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the leeks are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat 2 heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillets over high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the canola oil to each skillet. Place a steak in each pan and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillets to the oven and cook until an internal thermometer inserted into the steaks reads 130 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes. Rest the meat for 10 minutes. Slice the steaks and serve with the leek sauce.

CHEESY LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. (It will need to hold around 1 litre/1¾ pint.)
• A third-fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Remove any tough or damaged leaves from the outside of the leeks if not already done. Trim the leeks, leaving all of the white part and some of the green.
• Cut the leeks into roughly 3cm/1¼in pieces and add to the water. Return to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, depending on the thickness, or until the leeks are tender. They are ready when the tip of a knife slides in easily. Drain in a colander over a large mixing bowl to reserve the cooking water.
• To make the sauce, return the empty pan to the heat, add the butter and melt gently. Stir in the flour and cook for 10-15 seconds stirring. Gradually add the milk and then a ladleful (around 100ml/3½fl oz) of the reserved cooking liquid, stirring or whisking well between each addition to make a smooth, creamy sauce.
• Add the mustard, half the cheese and season generously with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Scatter the leeks into the baking dish and pour the sauce on top. Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs, if using, and sprinkle on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.

LEEKS, CREAMY MILK SAUCE

Steps:

• Carefully wash leeks and cook until tender.White sauce.Melt butter and add whole wheat flour.Cook, stirring until frothy.Pour in cold skim milk mixed powdered milk.Stir until thickened. Set a side.Brush an oven dish with butter or margarine.Spread cooked leeks in the oven dish.Mix the sauce with the seasoning and pour over the leeks.Top with parmesan cheese.Bake 30 minutes at 375°F / 190°C.Serve as a side dish.

CREAMED LEEKS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and gently fry the garlic with the leeks and thyme leaves (if using) for 3-4 minutes, or until the leeks are soft.
• Stir in the milk, cream and parsley, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for a further 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately, or transfer to an oven dish, cover with kitchen foil and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.

CREAMED LEEKS

Steps:

• Slice 4 large leeks into 1/4 inch rounds(white part only).
• Saute leeks in 2 tablespoons butter in a until wilted.
• Add a cup of chicken broth and boil liquid down by half.
• Add cream, salt, and pepper and reduce until thick and perfect.
• Add a dash of cayenne and a few drops of lemon juice.