My grandmother Esther’s lentil soup was one of my favorite things. It was like most of her cooking: simple, but with hidden depths. I liked it so much you’d think I’d have made it many times in ...

Rosalynn Daniels shared one of her go-to budget-friendly meals. In the South, grits are a tried and true, versatile and cost-effective staple ingredient that can shine on their own, as a side dish, ...

DENVER — More than ever, we all can use meal ideas and this crusty pan-fried lentil patties recipe is great for when you have leftover lentils or if you have lentils in your pantry. Lentils are ...

Move over, cauliflower and chard, my favorite go-to foods of last year. This year, my everyday food darling will be pulses — the edible seeds from legume plants such as beans, peas and lentils — with ...

Sometimes all it takes is the right combination of dried spices to turn an ordinary dish into an extraordinary meal. This lentil soup is a perfect example. There’s not much to it, on the surface.

If you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive meal that’s also flavorful, PBS chef Pati Jinich’s rice with lentils and caramelized onions fits the bill. Jinich’s recipe may be easy to make but it’s ...

Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. Beans get a lot of love. Lentils, not so much. One indicator: A ...

I don’t know why I overlook the humble lentil. These tiny legumes that resemble pancaked pebbles are often bypassed in my pantry, as I reach for grains and beans. When I finally do cook lentils, I ...