Joel Fuhrman

Onions, along with leeks, garlic, shallots and scallions, make up the allium family of vegetables, which can have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as possible anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.

American Scientist

Tom Douglas

Tender and sweet, Manila clams partner well with a wide variety of foods - white wine, sake, beer, butter, leeks, fresh herbs, roasted peppers, olives, and wild mushrooms, to name a few.

American Chef

Claire Saffitz

No stuffing is complete without chopped onion and celery - they're the building blocks. If you want to deepen the flavor, consider adding leeks, sage, and/or hardy greens.

American Editor

Yotam Ottolenghi

Leeks, like other oniony things, reach a certain peak when fried. It's the subtle sweetness that suddenly becomes evident and works so well with their creamy texture.

Israeli Chef

Leeks are normally given the job of flavouring other things, such as stocks and soups, but I find their creaminess and sweet, oniony flavour very satisfying.

David Chang

I look forward to the spring vegetables because the season is so short. Mushrooms, edible foraged herbs, wild leeks, early season asparagus.

Keith Allen

In the summer, 80 per cent of what I eat comes from my allotment. I grow everything from beetroots and leeks to apples and plums.

Welsh Actor

Alex Guarnaschelli

I love the whole process of making, serving, and eating hearty soups like lentil, potato leek and carrot, to name a few.

The natural sweetness of leeks, with their soft, oniony aroma, makes them the perfect winter comfort food.

Anita Pallenberg

I grow vegetables - I'm a vegetarian; I've got strawberries, artichokes, leeks, broad beans.

Italian Actress

Leeks are common in recipes and dishes, often as a milder substitute for onions.

Culinary Use

When cooking with leeks, make sure to wash them thoroughly, as dirt can be trapped within the layers.

Preparation Tip

Typically, the white and light green parts of leeks are eaten, while the dark green tops are tougher.

Edible Parts

In Wales, the leek symbolizes pride and historical tradition, especially on St David's Day.

Symbolic Significance

When used as an emblem, 'leek' does not refer to the vegetable for eating, but to a symbol.

Not a Food Item

The leek represents Welsh culture and pride, beyond its use in cuisine.

Cultural Representation

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