Ingredients. Poached Leeks. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 small shallot, minced. 3 garlic cloves, minced. 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed. 2 tablespoons best-quality white wine vinegar ...

The leeks should be soft but still hold their shape, about 20-25 minutes. When the leeks are tender, gently lift them out of the water and blot dry on a clean towel.

The leeks vinaigrette was the biggest surprise. The gentle leeks looked plain on the plate — pale, monochrome, unadorned by any herbs or garnishes — but they hit us right between the eyes.

Make the vinaigrette: Place shallots in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain and transfer to a small bowl with garlic, sugar and salt. Strip thyme leaves from the stems and finely chop (aim ...

Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French dish. Here, I steam fresh leeks and top the buttery tender leeks with a parsley-chive-caper vinaigrette.

Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French dish. Here, I steam fresh leeks and top the buttery tender leeks with a parsley-chive-caper vinaigrette.

The leeks vinaigrette was the biggest surprise. The gentle leeks looked plain on the plate — pale, monochrome, unadorned by any herbs or garnishes — but they hit us right between the eyes.

Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French dish. Here, I steam fresh leeks and top the buttery tender leeks with a parsley-chive-caper vinaigrette.

The leeks vinaigrette was the biggest surprise. The gentle leeks looked plain on the plate — pale, monochrome, unadorned by any herbs or garnishes — but they hit us right between the eyes.

The leeks vinaigrette was the biggest surprise. The gentle leeks looked plain on the plate – pale, monochrome, unadorned by any herbs or garnishes – but they hit us right between the eyes.

Note: Leeks' sizes range tremendously, even from week to week in the same store or market stand. Plus, some have a larger dark-green portion, which we won't use here, and some only have a little ...

In France, leeks have long been known as the asparagus of the poor, something that doesn't make much sense to us today, as leeks are not cheaper than asparagus unless you're buying out of season.