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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
428 Posts
patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
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 Posted - Sep 06 2012 : 09:30:40 AM
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Has anyone ever cooked lentils? Can you share some recipies.
"It's not what I do, but how I do it!"~Mae West~ |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2012 : 1:45:28 PM
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love lentils, and they are so easy. basically, clean them as you would any dry (if they are dry) and add them to soup, stock, and cook 20 to 60 minutes depending on how tender you like them. i have added them to ckicken stew, tomato soup, all kinds of soups. enjoy.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real. |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2012 : 6:55:24 PM
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I love lentils! I make a great lentil and kale soup. I also love them in any vegetarian dishes with curry. Just google lentil recipes and I bet you will come up with a ton! I like the pretty colors, too.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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Marigold
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Marigold
Chicago
IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2012 : 7:41:02 PM
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| The classic Italian lentil soup is to cook a half pound of bacon. Then remove the bacon and sautee a mirepoix (1 onion, 2 carrots and 2 sticks celery. You want a 2:1:1 ratio) in the bacon grease. Next add a quart of stock with two cups dry lentils. Add in a couple bay leaves and a tablespoon of thyme. Simmer until the lentils are soft. Take off the heat and add four cups of diced tomatoes. Remove bay leaves and enjoy! |
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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
428 Posts
patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2012 : 8:31:20 PM
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ptroupe can you post your recipe, Marigold I am going to try your recipe on Saturday.
Thank you bunches :)
"It's not what I do, but how I do it!"~Mae West~ |
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AlyssaMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
AlyssaMarie
Palouse
Washington
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2012 : 6:11:29 PM
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Lentil Chili is a pantry staple in my house for a "I forgot to defrost .... or soak the beans" kind of night. I also make a hot sausage and lentil soup and use lentils in chicken stews etc. I live in the Palouse (aka lentil capital USA)... here is a link to an annual event that happens about 8 miles from me: http://www.lentilfest.com/ this site has recipes.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
428 Posts
patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2012 : 8:19:31 PM
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Thank you, Alyssa. I am going to order the cookbook.
"It's not what I do, but how I do it!"~Mae West~ |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2012 : 8:37:32 PM
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Patricia, I would be glad to post the recipe. I will be out of town all day tomorrow, but I should have a chance to do it Sunday afternoon after church. Hope you enjoy it. I think I will order one of the cookbooks, too.
Portia
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - Sep 08 2012 : 08:21:50 AM
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Go to Michael Smith Chef at Home on the internet he has fabulous lentil information and recipes.
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Farm Kitchen: Lentils |
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