Leek, Gruyere, and Cream
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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.
Don't wait too long to tell someone you love them.

Billy
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#11
  Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by bjcotton (Here is a recipe giv...)
YUMMY!!! Those are some of our favoriye ingredients!!! And easily accessible here in the third world!! Thanx, Billy---keep 'em coming!!!
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#12
  Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by bjcotton (Here is a recipe giv...)
I'll bet Julia Child would add a little sherry right at the end.
"He who sups with the devil should have a. long spoon".
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  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by Old Bay (I'll bet Julia Child...)
I think you're right,Bill!
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  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by cjs (I think you're right...)
Okay BJ, first moment here and already something I've gotta make!!! Sounds oh so good!
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  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by Harborwitch (Okay BJ, first momen...)
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.
Don't wait too long to tell someone you love them.

Billy
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  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by bjcotton (Since I got that rec...)
I'll have to go searching for it, but I'm betting it'll be worth it!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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#17
  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by Harborwitch (I'll have to go sear...)
Albertson's has it up here...that's the only store I can find it in.
Don't wait too long to tell someone you love them.

Billy
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  Re: Re: Leek, Gruyere, and Cream by bjcotton (Albertson's has it u...)
I haven't darkened an Albertson's doorway in years -- but I'll check. Thanks for the info!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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