The Rare Welsh Bit

Spring Recipes

Seasonal recipes for spring, drawing on the fresh produce available from March to May.

Recipe: Leek-braised lamb with creamy mint and leek sauce

Lamb roast dinner topped with leek and mint sauce

1st November marked the start of the British leek-growing season and as the leek is a national symbol for Wales, I chose to mark the occasion by trying out a a new leek-based recipe. The British Leek Growers Association’s website offers an abundance of leek recipes, including several created by Masterchef 2013 finalist, Larkin Cen (who now […] Read more…

Baby Leeks

Whilst browsing in my local Little Waitrose this week, I came across something that caught my eye – baby leeks! At first glance they looked like spring onions, but when a closer look revealed their true nature, I think I might have let out a yelp of excitement. How cute are these!? And, even better, […] Read more…

Welsh goat’s cheese and leek tart

With all the sunny weather we’ve been having lately, it looks like Summer has finally arrived in Wales. And although temperatures aren’t exactly scorching, standing over a hot stove on a nice day just doesn’t appeal to me. With this in mind, I’ve been in search of some tasty, fuss-free recipes to add to my collection. This Welsh goat’s cheese and leek tart recipe from […] Read more…