About 30% to 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. In most cases, this statistic refers to food being tossed out after it gets moldy or shrivels due to age and improper maintenance.
Flavorful, versatile and extra-cold-hardy, leeks are delicious vegetables that belong in every garden. A growing number of American cooks and gardeners are discovering that they love leeks (Allium ...
Sometimes a vegetable perfectly matches its true season, bestowed upon us from plant or earth like a metaphor. After the solemn cold of winter, when farmers market stalls seem to rescind their ...
A smooth and comforting bowl for a chilly day, or to batch-cook and freeze for another time I find potatoes in all forms, from fluffy mash to dripping-soaked chips, supremely comforting, but there’s ...
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French-inspired potato leek soup recipe

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and cook until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Stir in diced potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and ...
Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. To me, frittatas fall into two classes. The first is a breakfast ...
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Potato leek and bacon soup

When the weather turns chilly and all we want is a warm bowl of comfort, potato leek and bacon soup is our go-to. It’s hearty, rich, and full of savory flavor, thanks to crispy bacon and tender leeks.
Heat oven to 425° F. Drizzle olive oil onto the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Layer about a half of the cauliflower along the bottom, and about a half of the leeks. Drizzle with more olive oil and ...