Our Fave September Produce and What To Do With It

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Leeks

Leeks are part of the allium family, and while we may not cook with them as often as Europeans do, they are more than deserving of a spot on our fall plates. Their flavor is lightly sweet and onion-like, making them practically interchangeable with similar-tasting veggies. Not only that, but they're extremely versatile: they can be sautéed, roasted, marinated, braised, boiled and grilled.

Cooking ideas: grilled or roasted whole and served with sauces like pesto or romesco; chopped and cooked into chunky or puréed soups; used in place of onions for risotto; chopped and sautéed into fluffy egg omelets or scrambled eggs; sliced thinly and used as a pizza topping; used in place of onion for holiday stuffings; chopped and added to pasta; marinated whole in a tangy vinaigrette.

Try our recipe: Savory potato, bacon and leek crumble