Creamy French lentils are dressed simply with a tangy red-wine and Dijon-mustard vinaigrette, minced shallots, carrot and curly parsley.

The humble lentil is a versatile legume ... I also love making this bread to accompany a batch of homemade soup - it’s hearty and comforting, and when dipped into a delicious warm soup, it ...

The dishes of the peasant tradition, the humble ones to be clear, have the incredible ability to unite everyone. Perhaps it ...

Make four 'wells' in the lentil mixture and crack an egg into each ... Place a warmed naan bread alongside each plate and serve with cucumber raita.

Brush the pastry all over, with the beaten egg. Spoon half of the lentil mixture along a long edge about 4cm/1½in from the edge. Fold the pastry over the lentil mixture and press down to encase ...