NEW YEAR’S DAY BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE
On New Year’s Day, black-eyed peas are served in many homes in the South, where they are considered good luck for the year ahead. These velvety beans, flavored with ham and a bit of cayenne pepper, can be addictive. Serve them over rice (it’s mandatory). And for a truly Southern meal, offer your guests corn […]
CHICKPEAS WITH BASIL AND CORN
Sweet corn and creamy curried chickpeas are a delightful combination. Enjoy them as a side dish or as a vegetarian entree served over rice. The sweetness of the corn balances the spiciness of the curry, making this dish a winner any night of the week. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium sweet […]
CHICKPEAS WITH ROSEMARY
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are terrific cooked in the pressure cooker. They become creamy and flavorful and put their spongy canned counterparts to shame. This recipe, with its bits of pancetta, fragrant rosemary, garlic, and tomato, was a favorite at my grandmother’s house. Nona would serve this as a side dish, one of […]
CURRIED LENTILS
In some Asian countries, the combination of lentils and curry is as common as fries and ketchup in the States. This version is made with coconut milk for a fresh twist. It makes a great vegetarian main dish to serve with rice and naan, an Indian flatbread. Or serve it as a tasty side dish […]
LENTILS CASTELLUCCIO STYLE
Castelluccio, a hamlet in Italy’s Monti Sibillini National Park, is famous for its tender lentils, which, like French green lentils, retain their shape when cooked. Celery and rosemary are the flavorings for this dish, which is usually served as a contorno, or side dish, with porchetta, Umbria’s famous and spectacular roast pork dish. SERVES 6 […]
WILD MUSHROOM AND LENTIL SALAD
When wild mushrooms appear in the farmers’ market, I usually buy way too many. They are so fragrant with the scent of the woods and so delicious that I use them in lots of different dishes. This salad includes savory roasted mushrooms and lentils for a delicious vegetarian entree or as a take-along for a […]
LENTIL AND FENNEL SALAD WITH WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE
Lentils pack plenty of nutrition and flavor into a small package. And since they don’t need to be presoaked, lentil dishes can be on the table in no time. This simple salad makes a good weeknight side dish or vegetarian main course. The tender lentils absorb the vinaigrette, while the crunchy fennel provides contrast. The […]