Lively Up Yourself Lentil Soup

After a few nights of leftovers/dining out, we returned to the kitchen with another offering from the 101 Cookbooks blog. I wouldn't exactly describe this soup as "lively," but it was tasty and wholesome, and a cinch to make.

Edited to add: The saffron yogurt gets more interesting after a day or two -- more vivid color, more complex flavor. If you're planning a weekly menu, making the yogurt a night or two in advance is a good idea.



Graham, of course, continues to resist nutritious lentils.


Here's Dean, enjoying O's and teething biscuits.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Happy new year! I made this Mediterranean salad today. It was mid-afternoon, and not meal-time, but I wanted to have some fresh food on hand.

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/9669?section=

I've done this a few times before. It's really simple and fresh-tasting. It would be perfect for taking to a pot-luck or a picnic of some kind.