Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Here’s a coincidence for you — or is it? The last time I wrote about cookbook author Nik Sharma, it was when I loved a recipe from his previous book, “The Flavor Equation,” for dal makhani, India’s luxuriously silky black lentil stew. This time, the recipe from his latest book, the gorgeous “Veg-table,” that sparked my interest is for Lentil Lasagna, which brings warming spices — and a decidedly nontraditional […]

Comment on this storyComment Salmon and lentils, one of my all-time favorite food duos, complement each other in every way. Flavor-wise, the lentils’ earthiness tempers the rich, buttery fish; texture-wise, the tiny legumes create an ideal, just-starchy-enough bed to nestle the flaky salmon; and health-wise, together they make a meal that’s packed with nutrients, including plenty of protein, and fiber. In this recipe, the pair is run through the garden and tied together with a ribbon of Dijon mustard for […]