Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I've got one you might like to try. I was watching TV cooking show one day and saw someone make a Leek and Mushroom over Pasta. I could never find her recipe so I worked on my own. My husband loves it:

Prepare the leeks and mushrooms:

Good sized leek, split down the middle and sliced into thin rounds. Soak, soak and then soak the leek again to get all the sand out. People will tell you to use only the white parts, but I chop some of the green in too. Leave to drain.

Clean with dry cloth the mushrooms and slice into thick slices and any mushrooms will do.

Two pans one for leeks and one for mushrooms. Get a mix of butter and Olive Oil in both pans and bring to medium heat. Leeks take a while to saute so start those first and cook them down until they are soft. Then cook your mushrooms fast so that they don't get watery. Mix mushrooms into the leeks, add either chicken broth or vegetable broth to the pan until you have a pasta sauce. Season with pinch of hot pepper, salt and pepper or whatever you like.

Pasta should be cooked al dente and drained. Serve on hot plates and spoon leeks and mushrooms over the top. Add grated cheese. Crusty bread. Hearts of lettuce with blue cheese dressing and crumbles. Delicious!!!

It sounds complicated, but it is not, will cook in a half an hour.

And now I am waiting for someone to give me an idea for supper!