Leek

Serve these with a salad and some sausage for a hearty main course.

This is made with homemade pasta at the inn. Our easy alternative uses cooked lasagne noodles cut into squares. From the Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, Maryland. Watch how to make your own pasta for ravioli with our hands-on streaming video demonstration.

In this elegant entrée, the leeks mellow to lend a bit of sweetness to the sauce.

Ideal for any spring occasion.

If you have a set of clay tiles or a baking stone, place it on the oven rack while preheating the oven. It will absorb the heat, and putting a pizza pan or baking sheet directly on top will ensure a crisp crust.

This silky puree can be made one day ahead. What to drink: That's easy — offer guests Irish ale throughout the meal.

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This variation on the classic chilled leek and potato soup includes a cucumber-chive puree, which adds a refreshing and flavorful twist.

Adapted from L'Ardoise Serve this play on the classic escargots à la bourguignonne with lots of crusty bread to mop up the flavorful butter. The snails come in 7-ounce cans, so you'll have leftovers. You might want to consider making escargots à la Bourguignonne with the leftover snails.

Zucchini gives a summery twist to the classic leek-and-potato soup; this new take on an old favorite is served at Quisiana.

The empanadas can be put together ahead of time and popped into the oven to bake just before serving.

There will be enough of this delicious make-ahead soup for seconds or leftovers.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe originally accompanied Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots with Cauliflower-Leek Purée .