I've been wanting to learn how to make more new savoury vegetarian foods, and I've started with a challenge to myself to make two new recipes each week. So far it's been working out really well, and it has been a great reason to get home from the studio on time – which is a skill that I'm usually lacking in. Last week I found an amazing looking recipe for Leek and Blue Cheese Toasts that looked like a piece of caramelized heaven. I love the strong flavour of blue cheese, and I tried my first leek this winter (I know, I know!) so I thought it would be a good start to make up for lost time.
The results were amazing! The leeks soften and develop a rich, creamy taste (cooking with butter, be still my heart!) while the blue cheese keeps it interesting, tangy and balanced. It was simple, gourmet and I can't wait to try it again on real baguette. It's a delicious appetizer that I totally recommend you add to your arsenal- even if that means using your stove in the summer. You can always enjoy your toasts outside while your place cools down ;)
You can find the recipe at Smitten Kitchen. Enjoy!
LAST UPDATED ON: July 12th, 2011
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This looks so beautiful and delicious. I’m making it at my next dinner party. Also, if you like this, you’ll love my invention for leftover puff pastry:
Roll out the pastry into very thin circles (about 10cm in diameter). Fill with fresh fig and crumbled stilton. Drizzle with honey. Shape the pastry circle into a parcel around the filling and put in the oven for about 10-15 mins. Mmmm.
Omg. That looks so good. I have some leftover goat cheese in my fridge so I think I’ll use that.
I would never have thought of this on my own but it looks (and sounds) amazing.
never had leeks before but this looks so yummy!
oh i love leek. i use it all the time. just last night in a leek & zucchini caserolle with rice. so yum. and smitten kitchen … hmmmmm. try their wonderful mac & cheese. it’s to die for!
that looks yummyyy :) will for sure try it tonight :)
OH MY WORD. These look amazing. *runs to the grocery store for ingredients*
Love it, thanks for the inspiration! <3
Oh my goodness that looks amazing! I cannot wait to try that myself.
mmmmmmmmmm!!!!
Mmmm…looks delicious! I will have to try this on some bread from our local gluten-free bakery. You might also enjoy some of the bruschetta/crostini recipes on Shutterbean.
♡ Kate
I love leeks. I’m going to make a pizza with them inspired by this! Yum!
Kacie
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My best friend will absolutely love this recipe, so I’ll have to make her some toasts soon. Thanks for sharing!
oh my they look yum! i go through stages of trying lots of new recipes and then get in a rut and do hardly any cooking. at the moment i’m in a rut ~ must get out of it! Although last friday we made lots of lovely salads (i’m a veggie too) and they were so colourful and beautiful and tasty. i blogged about it too :-)
x
Holy yum.
This recipe looks AMAZING! I’m not really a blue cheese fan, do you think I’d like it with this? Or maybe I could try it with another cheese? Yummy.
Maybe you’ve seen this already – but you should check it out! 101 simple salad recipes – http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/22mlist.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
Mostly vegetarian i’m pretty sure!
I ate my first leeks this winter, also! I think they’re so savory and flavorful, I started adding them to just about everything. This looks awesome – and I’ve found some of the best recipes on Smitten Kitchen!
This looks ridiculously yummy! I have a definite love for bleu cheese so this is certainly right up my alley! Thanks for sharing! <3
I don’t think I’ve ever had leeks! This looks delicious!
yum! that looks really good!
Smitten Kitchen rocks!! Your photos have taken this recipe from “Eh, that looks kinda tasty” to “Wow, I really need to make that now.”
i don’t think i’ve ever had a leek before! this recipe looks and sounds delicious. adding it to my arsenal now :)
Yum! That looks delish – and makes my heart ache a bit for bread. ;)
The menu in August will be mostly vegan! It’s been fun to research recipes. I’ll probably grill some meat for the meat eaters, but most of the menu will be vegan/vegetarian!
I am totally going to make this! I’m in Paris, and always searching for new things to put on leftover baguette!