Indian Paneer Lentil Kofta in a Creamy Spiced Fenugreek Sauce

Koftas are round dumplings of cooked seasoned foods served in sauce that are part of cuisines from the Middle East, India and central Asia...

Tamarind Sambar

Sambars are thick, spicy and fiery vegetable curries and are usually served as the first course of a traditional south Indian meal, but th...

Mixed Dal Palak (Lentils with Spinach and Tomato)

There are times when I crave a simple meal and not just because I don't have enough time to cook something more elaborate. In this cas...

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mushrooms and Sumac

As the astonishing heat and humidity of the past few months seems finally to be settling down in southwestern Ontario, soups become more a...

Curried Lentil Vegetable Soup with Roasted Chickpeas

Legumes appear on my menu pretty much everyday and chickpeas usually make their appearance at least once a week in some shape or form. Sin...

Puy Lentil Soup with Spinach

Soups are perfect anytime of year, but especially during the winter months. I adapted this colorful, earthy and nourishing soup from River...

Toor Dal Soup with Sweet Potato, Dried Apricots and Coconut Milk

This is not the first time I have used dried apricots in a soup and surely it won't be the last. Here Indian spicing comes together w...