If you’ve ever had a ho-hum bowl of lentil soup, you could be forgiven for thinking lentils are boring. But “if they’re cooked well, they can be luxurious,” says 2024 F&W Best New Chef Karyn Tomlinson ...

Lentils often get the undeserved rap that they are boring. But people all over the world know the truth — that they're versatile, satisfying and the perfect low-maintenance alternative to beans.

With just a few minutes prep time and a slow (hands-off) simmer on the stovetop, this red lentils and tomato soup is a winner for fall supper. It also lets you take advantage of local tomatoes as the ...

Lentils and your microwave oven are ready when you want to cook. Because lentils don't need soaking like dry beans, they need only to be rinsed before nuking. Use twice the amount of water as lentils.

In just a few steps, you can transform these versatile legumes into soups, salads, and beyond. If you’ve ever had a ho-hum bowl of lentil soup, you could be forgiven for thinking lentils are boring.