Cooking class in Tuscany

White Bean and Kale Stew

Some of the best dishes in the world come from people who had almost nothing to work with. This white bean and kale stew is a perfect example. It is Tuscan peasant cooking at its core: cannellini beans, hearty greens, garlic, tomatoes, and good olive …

Dal Tadka (Red Lentil Dal)

If you have never made dal tadka, you are missing out on one of the most satisfying, inexpensive, and deeply flavored dinners in any cuisine. Red lentils, which need no soaking and cook in about twenty minutes, break down into a thick, golden, porridge-like stew …