I chose this recipe from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything because 1) it looked easy, and 2) I had most of the ingredients on hand. Frankly, reading through the ingredient list makes it sound a bit boring. I know – my standards are high. Fortunately, I was wrong about the “boring” assumption.
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Tuscan White Beans
May 28, 2009
Spanish Braised Lentils
January 29, 2009
Here is a quick and easy Spanish Braised Lentils recipe that is great for weeknight dinners and work day lunches.
What Are Lentils?
November 4, 2008
I was grocery shopping the other day, and while I am pretty good about getting only food on my list, I caved and bought a pound of lentils. I was curious – I’ve never cooked with them before and have never knowingly eaten them (although there is a decent chance I’ve had them [...]
The Truth About Cooking Beans
October 16, 2008
I cooked dried beans for the first time a few nights ago (for burritos), so I wanted to find out what you really need to do to cook beans. Some people claim you have to soak them overnight, others say don’t bother, while some say soaking just reduces the flatulence effect. To get [...]

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