Scalloped Potatoes With Ham with greens

3 cups leeks , washed very well and then thinly sliced (about 6 large, white and pale green parts only) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 1/2 cups whole milk 6[...]

1 cup chicken stock 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed 1/3 cup approx. butter 1 garlic clove , peeled, cut in half 3 leeks , white & pale green parts,[...]

3 -4 lbs boiling potatoes (such as Yukon Gold or red waxy potatoes) 1 quart 35% cream or 1 quart heavy cream or 1 quart whipping cream 3 -4 cloves garlic ,[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb bulk Italian sausage 2 onions , thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper , seeded and cut into 1/3 inch strips 1 large green bell[...]