Okay, hear me out. Lentils might sound boring – I get it. But, they have so many redeeming qualities. For starters, they cook a lot faster than other beans making them a weeknight savior. They don’t even require overnight soaking – phew. If that’s not enough, lentils are low in calories, high in fiber & protein and have very little fat.

These nutrient packed legumes are not to be put on the back burner (figuratively speaking). With the right love and attention, they can become your new favorite main course.

Creating your own recipe is hard. Not only do you need to consider ingredients, but also cooking time, measurements, serving size…you get the point. This is not one of my strengths. In fact, most of the things I cook are either dishes I grew up eating OR recipes from cookbooks.

Sometimes you just have to consult the professionals. Eventually, though, you’ll start tweaking those recipes to make them your own. You’ll start to realize what flavors you like & what blends well together. You’ll start to create.

I typically skim through my favorite cookbooks to find inspiration for weekly meals. In fact, I rarely write out my grocery shopping list without doing just that. So, I share with you my top cookbooks to help you find whatever food inspiration you might be looking for.

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