I thinks leeks are yummo. However, back in the States I never buy leeks because my cheap grocery store doesn't carry them. Well here in England, they're a dime a dozen. Well, sort of. I bought one leek for 24p at my local farmers market. One great aspect of leeks is that they pair well with one of my favorite meats, bacon.

The Ingredients:
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup Arborio rice (can be bought at Trader Joe's)
4 strips of cooked crispy bacon
1 large leek, diced
2 Tbs butter (I used oil)
Salt to taste

optional:
1/3 cup parm

The Directions:
For reasons out of my control, I ended up with "Paella Rice" in my cupboard. It looks similar to Arborio rice, and my goal is resourcefulness, so I used it. Not my first choice, but it had to be done. I later made this recipe with traditional Arborio rice and it turned out fab.

Put butter (I used oil) in a pot and add leek. (I wasn't sure how to even cut a leek so if you need help:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6XGDwjJQA).

Sauté for about 4 minutes and add rice.

Once rice is coated and is slightly toasted add the stock and white wine (I was out of white wine, and omitted it this time. I did miss it however).

Cover the rice and let it simmer with occasional stirs.

After about 20-25min, or when the rice is tender and creamy, take it off the heat and add crumbled bacon and salt to taste.

I topped mine with some mature cheddar, and breaded chicken. It was yummo and Cheap liked it.