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Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - bjcotton - 04-05-2006
Here is a recipe given to me by one of my good friends. As we get to know one another, you'll find I simply can't get a recipe and leave it alone, I have to change something
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Leek, Gruyere, and Cream
Recipe By :Lorraine
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiments-Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 ounce unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
1 large leek, white part only -- thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
salt, pepper and fresh nutmeg -- to taste
1/4 cup milk
2 cups cream
3 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese -- grated
Modification
1/2 medium red bell pepper -- chopped
1 medium leek (additional) -- thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 pound cooked meat -- chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Zesty Garlic
2 ounces apple-smoked gruyere -- grated
Melt butter in saucepan, add garlic and leek. Over a low heat, gently cook leek, stirring often, until golden and softened, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the flour, and season to taste with salt, pepper and fresh nutmeg. Cook until flour changes color slightly.
Remove garlic clove, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. When sauce is smooth and thick, add in cream. Bring back to the boil, lower the heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add gruyere, and stir until melted.
I usually add more leek, and mash up the garlic and leave it in.
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NOTES : A nice basic white sauce that you can add different things to. Chicken, ham, veal, whatever veggies you have. Will last in the fridge up to 4 days. As nice with fresh pasta as it is with baked ones.
I added all the veggies and seasonings at the same time and then added the meat just before adding the heavy cream. Add the smoked gruyere at the same time as the regular gruyere. Excellent flavor.
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - Roxanne 21 - 04-06-2006
YUMMY!!! Those are some of our favoriye ingredients!!! And easily accessible here in the third world!! Thanx, Billy---keep 'em coming!!!
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - Old Bay - 04-06-2006
I'll bet Julia Child would add a little sherry right at the end.
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - cjs - 04-06-2006
I think you're right,Bill!
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - Harborwitch - 04-06-2006
Okay BJ, first moment here and already something I've gotta make!!! Sounds oh so good!
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - bjcotton - 04-07-2006
Since I got that recipe from my Canadian friend, I've tried it with many small variations. It always turns out yummy. If you have access to that Apple Wood Smoked Gruyére, you have to try it.
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - Harborwitch - 04-07-2006
I'll have to go searching for it, but I'm betting it'll be worth it!
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - bjcotton - 04-07-2006
Albertson's has it up here...that's the only store I can find it in.
Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream - Harborwitch - 04-10-2006
I haven't darkened an Albertson's doorway in years -- but I'll check. Thanks for the info!