Lena Abraham Growing up on an organic farm in Missouri, Lena has loved food (especially vegetables!) and cooking for as long as she can remember. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process. Lena Abraham

So good youll be licking the plate. You won’t miss the meat! If you grew up in the 90’s, you probably remember Adam Sandler’sode to lunch ladiesaround the world. Nick Evans They cook up beautifully and have just the right texture and structure to be piled high on a bun. They also won’t turn mushy likethe red lentils used for dal. If you don’t have green lentils, you might use brown lentils as well....

), and lots of carrots and celery. Make a big pot to have some now and save some for laterthis soup is freezer friendly! When I learned to cook, my first challenge was to make a five-gallon pot of lentil soup. Sally Vargas Yes, you heard that right, five gallons! That lentil soup became a vegetarian staple in our restaurant. Since then, Ive tweaked it to make iteven more flavorful....

I’m in serious weather denial. Lentil stew in this case. We made a double recipe, to confirm that Clara’s family had plenty for leftovers during the week. Elise Bauer Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan to a dish, set aside. Remove (and reserve for another use) all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat. (If you discard the excess fat, let cool to solidify first, then discard in the trash....

Leftover ham and lentils make a quick and satisfying meal after a big holiday. One of the reasons we love servinghamfor Easter is the leftover ham, especially the ham bone. Another great pairing with ham is lentils. Elise Bauer Inexpensive, easy, and satisfying. The cooking time for the lentils will depend on what kind you use. Always use dark lentilsgreen, black, or brownfor this recipe. Light-colored lentils are usually split and will turn to mush instantly....

We talked with Kendra Adachi about unearthing what matters most in the kitchenits not the recipe. Simply Recipes / Jesse Wong If youre here,chances are you like to cook. This Lazy Genius principle set me free. Simply Recipes / Jesse Wong It isnt cooking based on whats at the farmers market, but instead, think about your life season. My current life season is cooking for a WFH husband and teenager whos on summer break....

The kind you should buy depends on what you want to use it for. Here’s what I learned. How Is Brown Sugar Made? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham Those crystals are then separated from the liquid to form different granulated sugars. Molasses are the byproduct of that process. Brown sugar is most often made by remixing molasses with refined white sugar that was made from sugar cane....

A retro classic popularized by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. Its creamy, light, tart, sweet, and a little salty. With just five ingredients, easy lime icebox cake couldnt be simpler or more delicious. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Ten minutes of prep for a great payoff. ), it’s also ideal for making ahead. It also freezes well. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Double the recipe, whipping up two, and stash the second in the freezer for later....

Cool off this summer with Gaby Dalkins Limoncello Yogurt Pops. They’re the perfect treat to cap off a backyard party. I dont have it nearly enough, and that changes with this dessert! Matt Armendariz They take just a few minutes to prepare, and a few hours to freeze. Stash your freezer with them now, and you’re free to enjoy them all summer long! What Is Limoncello? Matt Armendariz Limoncello is a popular Italian liqueur typically made from vodka, lemon peels, and sugar....

What’s there to say about this Italian-American classic other than, “red or white?” What Does Fennel Taste Like? Why the licorice note from the fennel and anise? Elise Bauer It just goes well with tomato sauce and seafood. Funny thing, my dad hates, and I mean truly despises, licorice. Set both the juice and the clams aside. Elise Bauer Heat the olive oil in a large pot or saute pan over medium-high heat....

Its a pantry meal thats bound to kindly. You pour yourself a glass of white wine and look in your pantry. You look at the white wine in your hands and think, There can be some magic here. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster This pasta givespasta aglio e oliovibes, mainly since thats almost what it is, but with tuna....

Linzer Cookies are jam-filled sandwich cookies based on the Austrian Linzertorte. Linzer cookies aren’t just pretty though, they are also deliciously buttery, nutty, and fruity treat. Linzer cookies aren’t just pretty though, they are also deliciously buttery, nutty, and fruity. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon And with so many options for making them ahead, they’re a practical addition too. Let the dough restin the refrigerator for at least an hour after mixing....

Buttery, pillowy Lion House rolls are easier to make than you might think. Their signature spiral might make them the prettiest bread to ever grace your table. Lion House rolls are a regional specialty made famous by Utahs Lion House restaurant. Cindy Rahe They make the perfect carb-laden pillow for sopping up all sorts of sauces and soups. What Are Lion House Rolls? This is great for things like pizza or sourdough, but we want fluffy, soft rolls here....