[Photographs: Chichi Wang] If beef tongue is something of a monstrosity, then pork tongue is the smaller, subtler of the two. Even so, at five or more inches in length, the tongue of a pig is not to be...
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[Photograph: Blake Royer] The weather in Chicago has been absurdly cold the last week or so, with consistent below-average temperatures threatening winter before we've even seen the leaves change. My usual instinct is to respond with cooking that suits...
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[Photograph: Robin Bellinger] Shopping List 1 pound ground pork: $4 1 cup French green lentils: $1 1 carrot: $0.25 1 stalk celery: $0.20 1 onion: $0.50 Pantry items: Salt, pepper, fennel seeds, garlic, chile flakes, vinegar, olive oil, mustard....
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Editor's note: Philadelphia food writers Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond drop by each week with Meat Lite, which celebrates meat in moderation. Meat Lite was inspired by their book, Almost Meatless. [Photograph from the Flickr photostream of Foodista] Ingredient...
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The inspiration for this dinner began when I came across David Lebovitz's post about authentic French Puy lentils ("the caviar of lentils"), a wonderful pantry staple for quick sides and light meals. French green lentils (especially the certified "de...
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My infatuation with vegetarian Indian cuisine continues. Tadka dal combines masoor dal (red or pink hulled lentils) with a hell of a lot of onions and spices. It doesn't quite sound like enough to make a satisfying meal, but...
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Salmon with lentils is a traditional French pairing. Besides making a rustic, hearty, and beautiful meal, it's also healthy and inexpensive.
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Editor's note: Philadelphia food writers Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond drop by each week with Meat Lite, which celebrates meat in moderation. Meat Lite was inspired by their book, Almost Meatless. Photograph from Justin Belcher on Flickr I am...
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This recipe, adapted from a Bulgarian soup a friend served me recently, relies on a shot of paprika and fresh thyme, which keep the chunky, tomato-y broth interesting. I added a little cayenne as well to raise the stakes. It's a warming soup to guiltlessly fill up on.
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The following recipe is from the February 18th edition of our weekly recipe newsletter. To receive this newsletter in your inbox, sign up here! This lentil and sausage soup, from Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond's Almost Meatless, is profoundly...
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