Smoky Mixed Dal Tarka

If you've ever been to an Indian restaurant in North America, there's a very good chance that you've seen "tarka…

Lentil Minestrone with Swiss Chard and Arborio Rice

Sometimes only lentils will do, and they shine in all their seemingly humble glory in soups. Puy lentils (also known as French le…

Punjabi-Inspired Black Gram Dal

Cooking with dals is a fun experience for me in the kitchen, especially if they feature in an Indian-inspired creation, and I oft…

Amazing Lentil Energy Bites

Protein bites are an excellent and delicious way to start your day and are also very handy to have around when a little needed pi…

Lentil Soup with Cauliflower and Cheese

Today is Terra Madre Day . It’s a day for celebrating good, clean, and fair food. This is a Slow Food celebration that focuses on…

Twist on a Classic - Tomato and Lentil Rasam with Barley

This is not exactly your traditional rasam, as rasams are typically brothy, thin and somewhat watery soups that are served along …

Fakes - Greek Lentil Soup

I've made this classic Greek lentil, tomato and herb soup plenty of times already, and every time I do, I make some adjustmen…

Bulgur and Green Lentil Salad with Chickpeas and Preserved Lemon

Have you ever thought much about how you really cook? I mean when you’re cooking regular, daily meals not when you’re following a…