For a long time now, locally-grown duckweed – aka "water lentils" – has been available in food markets in Thailand and other southeast Asian countries. Such is certainly not the case in Europe ...

Although the focus isn’t on savory food, you’ll still need a filling meal to fuel you, and a bowl of hearty lentils will do just that. This recipe is a warm, buttery variation of masoor dal from Eat ...

Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Cooking lentils can be as easy as combining them with water and salt and then letting them simmer. Depending on type and age, lentils take 10 to 30 minutes to cook.

Give plants about 1 inch of water per week. At least 10 inches of annual rainfall is needed," says Judy. "If weather conditions become especially dry, know that lentil plants are drought tolerant.

Spelt and lentil soup is a rustic and genuine first course, perfect for bringing the warmth and flavors of tradition to the ...

Stir and when you can really smell the garlic add the lentils and enough water to cover them by 5cm/2in. Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook until the lentils soften.

This recipe is for Lebanese Mujadara (Lentils, Rice, Caramelized Onions) from the food section of The Boston Globe.