Comments on: stewed lentils and tomatoes http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:31:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kelly http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-352954 Kelly Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:08:46 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-352954 This is a fabulous recipe - thanks for posting. I added sliced mushrooms before adding the garlic, and white wine before adding the tomatoes etc. This is a fabulous recipe – thanks for posting. I added sliced mushrooms before adding the garlic, and white wine before adding the tomatoes etc.

]]> By: Rayye http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-351611 Rayye Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:54:23 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-351611 ok i made this tonight (for the second time) and i just have to post that i LOVE it. it is just so, soo good. the first time i made it i made it as written and it was perfect. Tonight, i used dried thyme [about 1/44 tsp, maybe more] and added a red bell pepper, diced, and some chopped cilantro- also super good! we like it with brown basmati rice. thanks so much! ok i made this tonight (for the second time) and i just have to post that i LOVE it. it is just so, soo good. the first time i made it i made it as written and it was perfect. Tonight, i used dried thyme [about 1/44 tsp, maybe more] and added a red bell pepper, diced, and some chopped cilantro- also super good! we like it with brown basmati rice. thanks so much!

]]> By: Kim http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-351130 Kim Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:12:35 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-351130 The second recipe I've made from this blog (first was spaghetti with cheese and black pepper) and it turned out perfectly. I used dried thyme instead of fresh and topped my hubby's portion with sliced grilled sausages as he is a serious meat-lover. If I weren't a vegetarian I may have cooked the sausages in stew. We both tried the red wine vinegar on a couple bites but weren't too fond of it so dipped in crusty bread instead. Very rich and satisfying! The second recipe I’ve made from this blog (first was spaghetti with cheese and black pepper) and it turned out perfectly. I used dried thyme instead of fresh and topped my hubby’s portion with sliced grilled sausages as he is a serious meat-lover. If I weren’t a vegetarian I may have cooked the sausages in stew. We both tried the red wine vinegar on a couple bites but weren’t too fond of it so dipped in crusty bread instead. Very rich and satisfying!

]]> By: emily http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-349576 emily Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:03:19 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-349576 I can't believe that it took me so long to try this recipe. It was absolutely fantastic, super easy, and cheap! Another smash hit I can’t believe that it took me so long to try this recipe. It was absolutely fantastic, super easy, and cheap! Another smash hit

]]> By: Abbey http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-348817 Abbey Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:21:30 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-348817 Made this today and it was perfect for the "snowiest day in DFW, TX" history. Love your site. Made this today and it was perfect for the “snowiest day in DFW, TX” history. Love your site.

]]> By: kaitlyn http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-341908 kaitlyn Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:09:32 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-341908 I just made this in a slow cooker and while the flavor was very good (I will forever pair lentils with thyme), I would not recommend the method. Since the water in the broth doesn't evaporate as much as it would in the pan, it ended up very soupy and not stewy. I had to double the salt and throw in 1/2 cup of cous cous to give it some body. The red wine vinegar is really the magic ingredient. I just made this in a slow cooker and while the flavor was very good (I will forever pair lentils with thyme), I would not recommend the method. Since the water in the broth doesn’t evaporate as much as it would in the pan, it ended up very soupy and not stewy. I had to double the salt and throw in 1/2 cup of cous cous to give it some body. The red wine vinegar is really the magic ingredient.

]]> By: Rapunzel http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-340168 Rapunzel Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:22:37 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-340168 I'm making a slow cooker version of this right now, smells & looks wonderful! I’m making a slow cooker version of this right now, smells & looks wonderful!

]]> By: Saffoula http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-340056 Saffoula Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:57:26 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-340056 I made this today for New Year's and it was a big hit. I added 2 stalks of diced celery with the onions and carrots. I also added a bay leaf when it was simmering. I used about 2 1/2 cups of chicken/turkey stock combo that I had in the freezer. It needed a good 50 minutes to cook. Even then it was perfectly al dente. The curry is what makes it. I will definitely be making this before the next new year! I made this today for New Year’s and it was a big hit. I added 2 stalks of diced celery with the onions and carrots. I also added a bay leaf when it was simmering. I used about 2 1/2 cups of chicken/turkey stock combo that I had in the freezer. It needed a good 50 minutes to cook. Even then it was perfectly al dente. The curry is what makes it. I will definitely be making this before the next new year!

]]> By: Cristina http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-337423 Cristina Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:36:13 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-337423 I've made this several times now, and it always comes out great - I love it with a drizzle of olive oil on top, the hubs prefers hot sauce. Some crusty bread and a salad with this make for a great dinner. I made a double batch tonight, and froze the rest as part of my 'get ready for baby' preparation. 3 more dinners in the freezer! I’ve made this several times now, and it always comes out great – I love it with a drizzle of olive oil on top, the hubs prefers hot sauce. Some crusty bread and a salad with this make for a great dinner. I made a double batch tonight, and froze the rest as part of my ‘get ready for baby’ preparation. 3 more dinners in the freezer!

]]> By: joant http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-335915 joant Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:00:16 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-335915 Hi, Deb: Thanks so much for posting Ina's stewed tomatoes & lentils recipe. I'm making it tonight (have to run out again for the onions, ugh :(...but wanted to see if anyone had made and reviewed it. (I've got two of Ina's Cookbooks). Can't weigh in on FH's...did you guys actually move there in the end? Forgeddaboud Queens and come on down to the trendy LES...Grand @ the FDR...great prices...TERRACES...incredible views, plus the East Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo and the Village - are your backyard! OK - Now Ina: BIG FAN, myself. Love the woman. Have you tried her lemon yogurt cake (use low fat yogurt); white cannellini bean soup (PURE TUSCANY); I know I'm missing many - but these are definite keepers. I get rave reviews and recipe requests any time I make them. However, I'm like you, too...I don't like to make the same thing too many times....I Just get plain old bored. But I will be sending a few random recipes. Onion Soup to die for. And how about some Chocolate Molten Baby Cakes? Oh My Gosh!!!!!!!.....worth every calories. Easy, delish and totally impressive. And...Zagablione that takes 5 minutes to whip up when you don't have a dessert. You'll never ever be without one again - that's for certain. xo! Hi, Deb: Thanks so much for posting Ina’s stewed tomatoes & lentils recipe. I’m making it tonight (have to run out again for the onions, ugh :(…but wanted to see if anyone had made and reviewed it. (I’ve got two of Ina’s Cookbooks). Can’t weigh in on FH’s…did you guys actually move there in the end? Forgeddaboud Queens and come on down to the trendy LES…Grand @ the FDR…great prices…TERRACES…incredible views, plus the East Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo and the Village – are your backyard! OK – Now Ina: BIG FAN, myself. Love the woman. Have you tried her lemon yogurt cake (use low fat yogurt); white cannellini bean soup (PURE TUSCANY); I know I’m missing many – but these are definite keepers. I get rave reviews and recipe requests any time I make them. However, I’m like you, too…I don’t like to make the same thing too many times….I Just get plain old bored. But I will be sending a few random recipes. Onion Soup to die for. And how about some Chocolate Molten Baby Cakes? Oh My Gosh!!!!!!!…..worth every calories. Easy, delish and totally impressive. And…Zagablione that takes 5 minutes to whip up when you don’t have a dessert. You’ll never ever be without one again – that’s for certain.

xo!

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