While okra is usually thought of in Creole/Cajun food, it also works well in other highly spiced cuisines. Some think it tastes somewhat like eggplant, which means it substitutes effectively in ...

Don’t underestimate the lentil. These tiny pebblelike legumes may be a tad frumpy in appearance, but any perceived drabness or lumpiness shouldn’t deter you from eating them. Lentils are rich in plant ...

Okra can be "a little finicky, especially if it isn't fresh," Cara Mangini, author of "The Vegetable Butcher" (Workman Publishing, 2016, $29.95) writes. "Buy okra in season (if possible from a local ...

From "Gumbo," a Savor the South (r) cookbook by Dale Curry. 2015 by University of North Carolina Press. Used by permission of the University of North Carolina Press (uncpress.unc.edu) "Creoles and ...

This quick Instant Pot Lentil Curry is a family favorite, which I turn to again and again on busy weeknights. As far as my family is concerned, these are Lentils with a capital “L”. These Instant Pot ...

More dishes created by the cooks who dazzled John and Gregg, from a new recipe book that celebrates a decade of MasterChef winners This dhal recipe comes packed with a hearty assortment of vegetables ...

From Indian dal to Italian stew, hearty, quick-cooking lentils make for a cozy, satisfying bowl. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content ...

No matter where I live, I always start to crave a bit more comfort food at this time of year. The temperatures start to cool off, the leaves change and the days get shorter. It’s as if a switch turns ...

It's a well-known fact that curries get better with age. The spices have time to blend and attune to the task at hand — making the curry taste incredible. This dish draws inspiration from South Asian ...