How to Use leek in a Sentence

leek

noun
  • Choose firm leeks with bright green tops.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • Aromas of pear, cilantro, oregano and a touch of leek.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Put the leeks and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • In a large pan, saute leeks in a bit of olive oil until soft.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The trout lily tastes like snap peas, and wild onions and leeks may be around, too.
    — Paige Fumo Fox, Daily Southtown, 10 Apr. 2018
  • In some places, ramps are called wild leeks, ramsons, or wood leeks.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The tips of the leeks should be bright green and moist as well, rather than brown or crispy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • Slice onion or, if using leeks, rinse well of any grit and sand, and slice.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • Slice the leek in half lengthwise and in half again lengthwise.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Cut the leek in half lengthwise and slice into thin half-moons.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • Here, fresh leeks and radishes give this dish a bevy of flavor.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 13 July 2023
  • Lift leeks into a colander, rinse and drain well.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Sweat the kale and leeks gently in a pan with the butter, lid on.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2018
  • Limp leek greens and a random shallot work great in place of the onion.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • 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
  • Butter the bread, grate the cheese, cook the leeks in lots of butter.
    — Allison P. Davis, The Cut, 6 Mar. 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
  • Combine the dashi, leek and mushrooms in a saucepan, then bring to the boil.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2022
  • While the broth simmers, prepare the leek-chile sauce and shrimp stir-fry.
    — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
  • 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 each leek in half lengthwise, then place the flat-sides down on the cutting board.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • Mold is a clear indicator that leeks are no longer safe to eat.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Toss linguini with a rich sauce of morels, ramps (or leeks), peas, ham, and cream.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Flowering leeks have a tough stalk that subsumes the rest of the plant.
    — Pam Peirce, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Just be sure to chop the leeks before washing them, says Donofrio.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
  • When the foaming has subsided, turn the heat to low and add the leeks.
    — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, 14 Mar. 2014
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the garlic and leeks to the pot.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Ramps are also their own plant and taste similar to leeks and onions.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Cut the leek in half lengthwise, retaining the light green and white parts.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025

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