History
Dried specimens from archaeological sites in ancient Egypt indicate that leeks were part of the Egyptian diet from at least the second millennium BCE.
What’s in a Name?
The name leek derives from the Old English word leac.
Emblematic
The leek became the national emblem of Wales after an ancient victory by an army of Welshmen who wore leeks as a distinguishing sign.
Recipe by Rorie Weisberg
This dip was created by accident. I had just made my creamy dressing, and I had sautéed leeks and mushrooms for a vegetable kugel. I looked at the two and decided to put them together. My family loves my other dips, but this one has become everyone’s favorite.
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