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French-style Leeks
Recipe by Gourmandises TV - PARIS 🇫🇷 - Cooking
A tender leek simmered in red wine, brightened with a splash of cognac and coated with a silky cream sauce. A traditional French recipe, simple and quick, ideal for an elegant weekday dinner.
EasyFrenchServes 2
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Source Video
17m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$2.60
Per serving:$1.30
Critical Success Points
- • Brown the leek without burning (step 2).
- • Reduce the red wine until almost evaporated (step 4).
- • Incorporate the cream without boiling to avoid separation (step 5).
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters.
- • Cognac evaporates quickly; do not ignite a flame directly under the pan.
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