132 creme fraiche and leeks Recipes

yellow heirloom tomatoes (about 4 lb), peeled and seeded, orange bell pepper, quartered, red bell pepper, quartered, leeks, sliced, chopped red jalapeno chile, sherry vinegar, white wine, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, divided, lobsters, steamed and shelled, mexican crema , creme fraiche, or sour cream, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice

red beets (about 3 medium), butter, olive oil, leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped, onion, thinly sliced, celery stalk, chopped, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground white pepper, water, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprig, fresh parsley sprig, whipping cream, creme fraiche or sour cream

olive oil, onions, thinly sliced, leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced, vegetable broth, watercress, thick stems removed (about 4 cups), half and half, creme fraiche, green onions, thinly sliced , dark green part reserved for garnish, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel, worcestershire sauce

butter, divided, olive oil, divided, chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only, about 2 medium.), low sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, garlic, minced, sour cream or 1/2 cup creme fraiche, whole grain dijon mustard, pork tenderloin , each cut crosswise into 6 slices, chopped fresh chives, divided

shelled fresh (or frozen, thawed) fava beans or peas (from about 2 lb pods), kosher salt, distilled white vinegar, eggs, low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, divided, chanterelles or crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved or quartered if large, olive oil, leeks, whites and pale greens only, chopped, fennel bulb, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, flat-leaf spinach, trimmed , leaves torn, creme fraiche or sour cream, grated pecorino or parmesan (about 3 oz) plus more for shaving, chopped fresh chives plus more for serving, freshly ground black pepper

stilton cheese, crumbled, butter, onion, peeled & finely chopped, leek, cleaned and finely chopped, potatoes, peeled & cut into small dice, cornflour, dry cider, chicken stock or 1 pint vegetable stock, milk, creme fraiche, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chives, chopped finely, freshly grated parmesan cheese, stale bread, cut into small cubes, olive oil

unsalted butter, onion, coarsely chopped, leek, white part only, coarsely chopped, rib celery, coarsely chopped, fresh thyme, garlic, crushed with a chef s knife, apple-smoked bacon or other smoky bacon, bay leaf, idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick, chicken stock, heavy cream, creme fraiche, salt and freshly ground white pepper, frozen puff pastry , thawed according to package directions, idaho potato, peeled and quartered, milk, water, unsalted butter, chopped yellow onion, chopped italian flat-leaf parsley, salt and freshly ground white pepper, egg, lightly beaten

chicken, cut into 8 pieces, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, butter, evoo, for drizzling, freshly peeled or defrosted drained pearl onions, garlic, sliced, ribs celery heart with leafy tops, finely chopped, baby fennel or 1/4 small bulb, thinly sliced, leek, thinly sliced, fresh bay leaf, dry white wine , such as white burgundy, creme fraiche, chicken stock , if needed, dijon mustard, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, baguette, warmed

chopped onion, chopped leek, washed well and drained, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups), bay leaf, unsalted butter, sweet potatoes, a 1/2-lb russet (baking) potato, chicken broth plus additional for thinning the soup if desired, dry white wine, water, chopped pecans, unsalted butter, creme fraiche or sour cream as an accompaniment

parsnips, peeled and thickly sliced (about 1 1/2 lb), granny smith apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 lb), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, olive oil (for coating ), unsalted butter, leek, white and light green parts only washed carefully and sliced (about 1 lb), stalks celery, finely chopped, onion, chopped, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, vegetable broth, orange juice, half-and-half, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, creme fraiche, for garnish (optional)

bottled clam juice, dry white wine, littleneck clams , scrubbed, mussels , scrubbed, debearded, uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined , shells reserved, butter, chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), potato, peeled , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chopped peeled celery root, calvados, bay scallops, creme fraiche, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh italian parsley

butter, unsalted, leeks, white part only, washed and coarsely chopped, granny smith apples or 5 cups similar tart apples, peeled cored and diced, unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade, potatoes, washed peeled and diced, creme fraiche (or cream or sour cream), calvados, cinnamon, salt & freshly ground black pepper, apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice

water, grain white rice, unsalted butter, minced leeks, white and pale green parts only, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless, center cut salmon fillets, corn husks , soaked in water for 30 minutes, clam juice, dry white wine, mexican crema or creme fraiche, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, special equipment : kitchen string

vegetable oil, lean pork, diced, onions, diced, carrots, thickly sliced, parsnips, thickly sliced, leeks, washed and sliced into 1in lengths, dry cider, bay leaves, dijon mustard, cornstarch, half-fat creme fraiche, apples, salt and pepper

olive oil, leeks , cut into 1/2in slices, dry sherry, chicken stock, creme fraiche, all-purpose flour, coarse grain mustard, sage, chopped, flat leaf parsley, chopped, black pepper, chicken breast fillets, cut into 1/2in strips, gruyere cheese, finely shredded, ciabatta , made into breadcrumbs, prosciutto , roughly torn

butter, leek, shredded, carrot, diced, celery, diced, shallots, sliced, chicken stock, chicken breasts, whiskey, creme fraiche, horseradish, freshly grated, honey, warmed, fresh parsley, chopped, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, to garnish

head cauliflower (1 1/4-lb), boiling potato, salt, vinegar, butter, leek, white part only, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), flour, milk, creme fraiche or 2 tbsp sour cream, grated gruyere cheese (about 1 1/2 oz) or 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided (about 1 1/2 oz), freshly grated nutmeg, fresh breadcrumb

olive oil, leeks, white parts only , thoroughly washed and chopped, watercress , thoroughly washed, leaves separated from stems, stems chopped, chicken stock, baking potatoes, peeled and sliced, salt, freshly ground black pepper, creme fraiche or 1/2 cup each heavy cream and sour cream, lemon juice