Red Lentil and Toasted Walnut Tapenade with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Recently I was treated to a lovely package of California walnuts that included a handy little cutting board, a nut cracker, a cute oven mi...

Chunky Cashew Tamarind Chutney

Chutneys are always a pleasure to have on hand and they are relatively easy to make at home and keep for a while in the refrigerator if st...

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 dal...

Hearty Vegetarian Beet Borscht with Lentils, Quinoa and Fresh Dill

Pretty much anytime I serve up a hearty bowl of borscht, I am again convinced it is one of the healthiest and most comforting soups to be ...

Lentil Salad with Tempeh, Dried Cherries, Spinach and Gorgonzola

The layering of flavors and textures in this dish is really quite unique and surprising. My best friend Basil had a few bites and asked, ...