42 leek recipes to celebrate this versatile vegetable being in season

Take classic leek sauce to the next level with this gratin version, featuring plenty of grated cheddar, golden breadcrumbs and extra-crispy leeks on top

Make the blinis and whipped ricotta cream ahead, then add your choice of toppings for the perfect party snack

This easy chicken and leek pot pie makes the most of ready-made puff pastry and is on the table in just 1 hour. It's the perfect comforting family meal for chilly evenings

A perfect easy and healthy supper for when you feel like you’ve overindulged over the Christmas period! Chicken and leeks are cooked in a creamy sauce and finished off with golden ciabatta breadcrumbs for a clever and healthier alternative to pastry

This creamy leek and cheese pie is a great, comforting veggie main that'll please the whole family. You can also freeze this easily for a stress-free midweek meal.

This filled roasted squash makes a showstopping meat-free centrepiece — the combination of nutty grains, sweet leeks and blue cheese works wonderfully alongside all the festive trimmings

Try our vegetable lasagne for a plant-based alternative to this classic family dish. With layers of greens and fresh pesto, this kale, ricotta and leek lasagne is super easy to whip up

This classic potato and leek soup is super simple to make and ready in just half an hour. It's perfect for a comforting lunch, served with plenty of crusty bread

This recipe for spring veg and lemon broth is a quick, easy and healthy meal to make midweek - plus it's under 300 calories

Treat yourself to our beautifully creamy leek risotto with a fried anchovy and breadcrumb topping. The key to the perfect risotto is patience

Homely, hearty and wholesome, this traditional British pie makes the perfect vegetarian family meal

This chicken, leek and Dijon casserole is really simple to make, is ready in under and hour and comes in at under 500 calories. What more could you want from a midweek meal?

The sweetness of leeks and the depth of flavour that chicken thighs and bacon bring, plus rich cheese sauce and crunchy breadcrumbs, makes for a comforting midweek meal

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta

The oniony kick of leeks adds a richness to classic carbonara. Freeze any left-over egg whites in a small sealed container – they defrost quickly and are handy for making a pavlova or Swiss meringue buttercream

Check out our super simple kedgeree recipe with buttery leeks and smoked trout. This flavoursome dish is ready in just 30 minutes, an easy midweek meal for two

Give your shortcrust pastry a salty, umami hit with Marmite. This quiche is filled with streaky bacon, soft leeks and plenty of cheddar

Softened leeks and cheddar cheese come together in these golden fritters – serve with a watercress salad for an easy veggie dinner, or top with avocado for a weekend brunch

A treat in its own right, or perfect as a side to a sumptuous Sunday roast. It could even be an indulgent toast topper!

Made with nutty rye flour and wheat germ, this earthy pizza base is loaded with greens, goat's cheese, garlic and salty pancetta for an Italian feast

This spinach and ricotta tortellini is a classic Italian dish and served in a leek and herb broth for extra flavour. To make this vegetarian just swap the chicken stock for veg stock and the parmesan for a veggie alternative.

Amaranth is an incredible little seed that’s gluten-free and high in protein, calcium and vitamin C. This cheesy, herby flapjack makes a filling and wholesome snack that would go well with a bowl of soup or as a post-workout energy bar

Chicken thighs are a great budget choice for a midweek supper. This recipe cooks them with cream, leeks and mustard then finished with a crisp breadcrumb topping. Just add greens

The best lunch or easy snack. Thick slices of toast topped with buttery leeks, cooked crabmeat and cheddar cheese, served up for a quick weekend lunch