So this week for our Junior Chefs, it is all about leeks!
Cooking in Season
Nothing says autumn quite like a hearty, pasta bake and making use of vegetables when they are in season is normally cheaper due to an abundance of the crop, but also they will have better flavours!
This week we will be looking at leeks, it is one of the few vegetables that are at their best during the autumn months. It is packed with nutrients and crucial anti-oxidants, to keep you healthy.
Available (September to November) the British leek is a fantastically versatile vegetable that adds flavour and bite to many dishes.
Leeks are from the same family as onion and garlic they are an allium vegetable.
In this weeks dish we will be using the following skills:
Weighing, measuring, chopping, mixing/combining, blending, boiling/simmering, frying and grilling.
