Love your leeks- this jumbo scallion lookalike is a mellow member of the onion family and grows year-round. Here’s how to make the most of your bulbs you bring home.
1. Look for leeks with fresh green tops and glossy white ends with rootlets. Avoid large leeks, which can have a tough texture and be less flavorful than smaller ones.
2. Store leeks unwashed and wrapped in a damp paper towel in a sealed plastic bag. Keep them in the crisper for up a week.
3. Prep only the tender white and lightest green portion of the leek [the dark-green leaves can be used for stock]
4. Clean leeks carefully to remove any dirt from between the layers
Soften Butter in a hurry -
1. Microwave the wrapped stick of butter at 20% power in 10 seconds increments, turning the stick onto a different side in each interval. Always rotate the stick a single turn in the same direction.
2. Continue until the butter yields when lightly pressed with your finger. For most microwaves, this will take four 10 seconds increments.
