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I just discovered kohlrabi for the first time a few weeks ago, and it's my new beloved (sorry hubby). I've eaten it raw in a salad, plus in a slaw with some carrots. Highly underrated veg!

Whoa. As a Chicago resident, I now feel a moral duty to go try that out. Date night, here we come!

Mmmmm, I love leeks. As others mentioned, be sure to wash them out very thoroughly. They grow in sandy soil, so small grains of sand can get lodged between the layers at the base. As for recipes, my mom made a great simple leek recipe I loved when I was a kid - chop them up and simmer in some cream with fennel seeds.
I also second the deep fried leek rings concept, we tried that after seeing Alton Brown do it, and loved them. They don't get slimey like onion rings can get.
One other point - don't be afraid to use most of the green tops. They are just as edible as the white part (kinda like green onions). Enjoy!