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Lentils with Millet and Roasted Squash

Though you won’t be able to tell by looking at the ingredient list for this recipe, I’m still sticking pretty closely to my resolution to cook simply this year. There’s really nothing fancy about the recipe: a simply cooked grain, a roasted vegetable and gently simmered lentils. It does take time to prepare everything (two hours, give or take), but no esoteric technique or specially concentrated attention is required. No esoteric technique, but a new one for me: to flavor the lentils, I toasted whole spices (coriander and peppercorns) in a dry skillet, then ground them coarsely with a mortar … Continue reading

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Delicata Squash with Black Lentils & Quinoa

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Creating easy recipes doesn’t come easily to me. More often than not, my idea of a simple dinner requires several pots simmering away on the stove and a thing or two roasting in the oven to boot. Simplicity is something I’m working on, though. But not with complete success, I must admit. Case in point: for me, this delicata squash stuffed with lentils and quinoa qualifies as a no-frills meal. Yes, it involves getting both the oven and the stove going. On the plus side, though, it’s only one pot (I streamlined the cooking of the lentils and quinoa by … Continue reading

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