Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Leeks are a notoriously dirty vegetable, and ...

Leeks trap dirt between their tightly packed layers, and washing them properly is the key to keeping them clean and grit-free. Leeks are the introverts of the allium world: quiet, mellow, and nuanced ...

Considering all the flavor they add to soups, stocks, salads, braises and stir fries, leeks *should* be considered royals in the onion and garlic family. The thing is, though, they’re so notoriously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leeks with dirt on them in a pile - Dian Zuraida/Shutterstock For one of my first-ever writing gigs, I had to write an article on ...

The Northern Michigan forests are alive with wild leeks. Here’s how to harvest leeks, freeze or dry leeks and store leeks to use year round. Spring is here in Northern Michigan and forests throughout ...

Although we tend to think of leeks as a spring delicacy, they are harvested in California year round. In late fall and early winter, small leeks -- so sweet, so tender -- are usually available. You ...

Appetizer: Today, we decided to make sure the whole family eats their vegetables! We're opting for leeks, which we'll hide in ...