Leek Fritters with Garlic
(The Frugal Gourmet Keeps the Feast by Jeff Smith. The author says of this recipe: “No wonder the Children of Israel were so upset that they had no leeks or garlic during the flight from Egypt to the New Land”.)

4 cups cleaned thinly sliced leeks (white part only)
1 T olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 T chopped fresh parsley
3 eggs, beaten
1 T flour
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil for frying

Heat a large frying pan and add the oil, garlic and leeks.  Saute quickly over high heat for 3 minutes.  Remove to a bowl to cool.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix together.
Heat a large frying pan and add the oil for frying.  Measure out 1/2-cup quantities of the fritter mixture and add to the hot pan.  Flatten slightly and fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.  You will have to do this in several batches so there is ample room in the frying pan.  Add more oil if necessary.  Serve hot.

LEEK AND CARROT SAUTÉ  (New Family Cookbook)
Serves 6 to 8
Easy preparation for two humble winter vegetables makes a nice side dish.

3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 leeks, white and pale green part, sliced
3 Tbs. butter or olive oil
2 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp. ground cumin
Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Sauté the garlic and leeks in the butter or olive oil. Add the sliced carrots, salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Leek & Potato Soup (Cook’s Garden)

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups well washed & coarsely chopped Leeks (white & light green parts only)
4 cups chopped potatoes

-Melt 4 tablespoons butter with 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
-Add 4 cups coarsely chopped Leeks, and stirring frequently, cook 5 minutes.
-Add 4 cups chopped potatoes, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
-Add enough water or stock to cover and simmer on low heat until potatoes are soft, about 45 minutes.
-Remove from the heat, puree in a blender, adding 1/2 cup cream, if desired.