Comments on: stewed lentils and tomatoes http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:58:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lauren http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-1519539 Lauren Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:51:57 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-1519539 I was afraid that I would feel rather alone commenting here, six years after the original post... but it appears I was mistaken; that indeed, I am in good company. Just wanted to thank you for sharing this recipe! I love one-bowl meals that are warming, filling, nourishing, cheap and easy to make... and this one absolutely fits the bill. I have already added this to my mental rolodex of favorite foods. Six years later and it hasn't gone out of style. ;) I was afraid that I would feel rather alone commenting here, six years after the original post… but it appears I was mistaken; that indeed, I am in good company.

Just wanted to thank you for sharing this recipe! I love one-bowl meals that are warming, filling, nourishing, cheap and easy to make… and this one absolutely fits the bill. I have already added this to my mental rolodex of favorite foods. Six years later and it hasn’t gone out of style. ;)

]]> By: Anna http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-1053431 Anna Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:17:01 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-1053431 I just read my post and realized that the joking tone might not have come through. I say "move here" because it the opposite extreme of where you are. I adore NY and completely understand the joys of living there. I wanted to make sure that was understood! I just read my post and realized that the joking tone might not have come through. I say “move here” because it the opposite extreme of where you are. I adore NY and completely understand the joys of living there. I wanted to make sure that was understood!

]]> By: Anna http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-1049355 Anna Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:54:58 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-1049355 Queens, Forest Hills...I live in Bozeman, MT, and I think you should probably move HERE. CSA veggies galore, locally raised meats, thriving community, farmer's markets, local wine and beer, wonderful Montana cheeses, and lots of room for kids to soak up the world. Not great takeout, but that is fine because in a place like this, you rarely run out of time. I love your site. Thank you! You have a following in Montana! Anna Queens, Forest Hills…I live in Bozeman, MT, and I think you should probably move HERE. CSA veggies galore, locally raised meats, thriving community, farmer’s markets, local wine and beer, wonderful Montana cheeses, and lots of room for kids to soak up the world. Not great takeout, but that is fine because in a place like this, you rarely run out of time.

I love your site. Thank you! You have a following in Montana!
Anna

]]> By: Bryan H http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-605532 Bryan H Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:05:47 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-605532 My wife have been making this recipe semi-regularly (4-6 times a year) for the last two or three years. Every time, I refer to the website. Its on the stove, and its always great. Methinks we'll finally start taking some liberties next time. Also, whenever I come back to this recipe, I look at all the new comments. Its kinda fun to watch smiles unfold over years. Anyway, yeah. Kudos. My wife have been making this recipe semi-regularly (4-6 times a year) for the last two or three years. Every time, I refer to the website. Its on the stove, and its always great. Methinks we’ll finally start taking some liberties next time.

Also, whenever I come back to this recipe, I look at all the new comments. Its kinda fun to watch smiles unfold over years.

Anyway, yeah. Kudos.

]]> By: Sarah Mc http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-518014 Sarah Mc Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:33:09 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-518014 Made these this week and they were fabulous. I actually found the recipe in the BC cookbook, but then came across them here too, so knew that they would be as good as they looked! They were really filling, but still tasty and interesting to eat. My complaint with a lot of stews is that they just kind of turn to mush and have only one flavor and texture-- not so with this one. And it can be ready in under an hour making it a great weeknight meal. I didn't have red wine vinegar, so substituted apple cider vinegar and it still turned out great Made these this week and they were fabulous. I actually found the recipe in the BC cookbook, but then came across them here too, so knew that they would be as good as they looked! They were really filling, but still tasty and interesting to eat. My complaint with a lot of stews is that they just kind of turn to mush and have only one flavor and texture– not so with this one. And it can be ready in under an hour making it a great weeknight meal. I didn’t have red wine vinegar, so substituted apple cider vinegar and it still turned out great

]]> By: kellypw http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-470678 kellypw Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:21:03 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-470678 I just made these last week and they were terrific. I happened to have a chicken andouille sausage hanging around in my fridge and threw it in when sauteeing the onions. I too let them stew quit a bit longer than indicated - my husband is picky about texture. Very very tasty. Much better the second day too - I was surprised how well the flavors developed. I just made these last week and they were terrific. I happened to have a chicken andouille sausage hanging around in my fridge and threw it in when sauteeing the onions. I too let them stew quit a bit longer than indicated – my husband is picky about texture. Very very tasty. Much better the second day too – I was surprised how well the flavors developed.

]]> By: Melanie http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-463651 Melanie Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:59:16 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-463651 This was soooo good, definitely a keeper... I did cook the lentils with the onions and carrots and let the stew cook much longer,probably closer to an hour after reading the comments of others. I just realized I also forgot the vinegar at the end but It was still absolutely delicious, It had such a rich taste ... thank you! This was soooo good, definitely a keeper… I did cook the lentils with the onions and carrots and let the stew cook much longer,probably closer to an hour after reading the comments of others. I just realized I also forgot the vinegar at the end but It was still absolutely delicious, It had such a rich taste … thank you!

]]> By: Libby http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-450878 Libby Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:02:23 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-450878 Just made this today, pretty much the way you have it outline. My husband had me tie the thyme into a "boquet garni" instead of stripping the leaves. This is SO delicious and filling! I wasn't sure about the vinegar at the end, but it made it so perfect. The stew was even better after sitting for a while. Just made this today, pretty much the way you have it outline. My husband had me tie the thyme into a “boquet garni” instead of stripping the leaves. This is SO delicious and filling! I wasn’t sure about the vinegar at the end, but it made it so perfect. The stew was even better after sitting for a while.

]]> By: Debra http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-433948 Debra Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:39:29 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-433948 Made this just as directed here except I substituted a sweet potato for the carrots. Oh, and I also added some chopped, sauteed smoked chicken sausage links (Aidells) after the lentils were throughly cooked. Very good. Don't forget to add the vinegar - it rounds out the soup very nicely. Made this just as directed here except I substituted a sweet potato for the carrots. Oh, and I also added some chopped, sauteed smoked chicken sausage links (Aidells) after the lentils were throughly cooked. Very good. Don’t forget to add the vinegar – it rounds out the soup very nicely.

]]> By: Becca http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas/#comment-401830 Becca Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:32:18 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/queens-and-contessas#comment-401830 Recently a friend of mine introduced me to your blog (which I now love) and a recipe for curried lentils she pulled from here, but it did not have sweet potatoes. I can't find it and I would really like to make it again. Did it disappear? Help! Also, have you ever tried Halloumi, a goat cheese from Cyprus. It's pretty fabulous and would go well with this as an appetizer. Recently a friend of mine introduced me to your blog (which I now love) and a recipe for curried lentils she pulled from here, but it did not have sweet potatoes. I can’t find it and I would really like to make it again. Did it disappear? Help!

Also, have you ever tried Halloumi, a goat cheese from Cyprus. It’s pretty fabulous and would go well with this as an appetizer.

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