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Category Archives: lentils
Jan 1
BLT Salad (Bacon, Lentil, Tomato)
Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone is recovering easily today. Me, well, I’m hosting brunch and fell asleep right before the ball dropped, so I’m doing just fine. Woke up with more than enough time to prepare this “good … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, lentils, make ahead, QuickAndEasy, salad, tomatoes
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Mar 22
Lemon Lentil Salad
How’s the weather by you? We’ve been having very unseasonably warm temps here in Northern NJ. I’m excited to start firing up the grill more and switching gears a bit with what we’ve been eating. With warmer weather comes lighter … Continue reading

Posted in lentils, salad, side dishes, tomatoes
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Oct 26
No way.
So, I get home from a dinner and come home to find some crazy talk all over my Facebook feed. Snow? THIS WEEKEND? Say whaaaaa? I couldn’t even click on any links about it – I’ll remain in denial, thanks. … Continue reading

Posted in freezer friendly, lentils, main dishes, make ahead, stew, tomatoes, turkey
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Jan 26
Another very important member of the family…(and check out this good cause!)
…is this handsome devil. And boy, does he love his food. Especially his meatballs. Vito has been a part of our family since 1999, when my sister and brother-in-law got him as a puppy. He was my parents’ first grandchild … Continue reading

Posted in crockpot, freezer friendly, lentils, main dishes, soup, tomatoes
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Jan 1
Felice Anno Nuovo!
Lentils with Pasta 1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup lentils, rinsed 12 baby carrots (approximately), chopped (or a few large carrots – peel them first) Salt and pepper … Continue reading

Posted in family, Italian, lentils, main dishes, pasta, QuickAndEasy
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