3 turkish braised leeks Recipes

olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil, leeks, white and light green parts only,trimmed,cleaned,and thinly sliced (about 10 medium), peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 lb), vegetable stock or 1 cup water, salt , about, ground black pepper, sugar, pitted black olives, fresh lemon juice

dark brown sugar, paprika (not hot ), curry powder (preferably madras), ground cumin, black pepper, salt, dry mustard, beef short ribs , cut into 4-inch pieces, leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (2 cups), olive oil, carrots, chopped (2 cups), celery ribs, chopped (1 1/2 cups), turkish bay leaves or 1 california, chopped garlic (5 to 6 large cloves), beef broth (14 oz), stout such as mackeson or guinness, diced tomatoes, buttered egg noodles tossed with chopped fresh parsley