How to Use leek in a Sentence

leek

noun

• Pour in oil, then add leeks and onion and stir to coat.
  — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit, 9 Apr. 2018
• Let the bird rest for 10 to 20 minutes, carve it, and serve with the leeks.
  — Martin Wolk, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2020
• Butter the bread, grate the cheese, cook the leeks in lots of butter.
  — Allison P. Davis, The Cut, 6 Mar. 2018
• The Kismet cookbook calls for leeks, squash and spinach.
  — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
• Combine the dashi, leek and mushrooms in a saucepan, then bring to the boil.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2022
• The trout lily tastes like snap peas, and wild onions and leeks may be around, too.
  — Paige Fumo Fox, Daily Southtown, 10 Apr. 2018
• Put the leeks and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
• Sweat the kale and leeks gently in a pan with the butter, lid on.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2018
• The pie stuffed with a stew-like filling of spinach, leeks, and hunks of cheese is a must.
  — Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
• Like the peas and leeks, new potatoes are at their peak at this...
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 10 May 2017
• To prepare the leeks, trim the roots and the dark green upper parts and discard.
  — Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 16 May 2017
• In a large pan, saute leeks in a bit of olive oil until soft.
  — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 12 Sep. 2017
• When the foaming has subsided, turn the heat to low and add the leeks.
  — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, 14 Mar. 2014
• Pat the leeks dry with a clean kitchen towel and spread them out on a sheet pan.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
• Limp leek greens and a random shallot work great in place of the onion.
  — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
• Slice the leek in half lengthwise and in half again lengthwise.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2021
• While the broth simmers, prepare the leek-chile sauce and shrimp stir-fry.
  — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
• Add the leeks, ham and red pepper and sauté about 3 minutes.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2018
• Start with a base of onion or leeks, tomatoes, red wine and broth, and build from there.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
• Cut off the root and toughest part of the green of each of the leeks, tossing the green scraps into a large saucepan.
  — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
• Add the leeks, potatoes, corn, bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne and mix to combine.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 20 Oct. 2014
• Slice onion or, if using leeks, rinse well of any grit and sand, and slice.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
• Flowering leeks have a tough stalk that subsumes the rest of the plant.
  — Pam Peirce, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2018
• Spinach, zucchini, leeks, green onions, and parsley to create a hearty, herb-flavorful base to perfectly poach eggs in.
  — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
• On top, leeks braised in butter, the freshest asparagus and sauce verte made from mint, tarragon and parsley.
  — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
• Garlic Garlic is a vegetable in the same plant family as onions, chives, and leeks.
  — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
• Toss linguini with a rich sauce of morels, ramps (or leeks), peas, ham, and cream.
  — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
• Some flowers and herbs stay viable longer, but vegetable seeds, including pepper and leeks, should be replaced after two years.
  — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
• Brush the leek and zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
• Why Garlic Sprouts Garlic is a bulb—similar to onions, shallots, and leeks.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026