Random House co-founder Bennet Cerf (1898-1971) made a $50 bet with Dr. Seuss, who accepted the task and won. The result was the 1960 book Green Eggs and Ham, a tale of culinary curiosity that ...

Set a large lidded frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and knob of butter.When the butter has melted, add 2 large leeks (finely sliced) and a big pinch of salt. Stir, put the ...