Trim the leeks, discard the outer leaves, the extremity of the greens and leathery base with the roots and cut them into slices which are not too thin (about ½ cm). Transfer them into a capacious colander and rinse them thoroughly under a stream of running water, so as to eliminate any possible residues. Drain […]

Peel and trim the green beans. Let them boil in lightly salted boiling water for about 8 minutes, till they become slightly al dente. Drain and cool them immediately in cold running water to stop the cooking process and fix the colour. Drain again and set aside. Peel the garlic cloves and cook in boiling […]