The African pigeon pea is a versatile legume that is an integral part of many vegetarian dishes across the continent ...

As one of the food media's most respected voices, Brigid Ransome Washington has over two decades of experience as a writer and recipe developer. She regularly contributes to such publications as The ...

Finding patience and gentleness in a simmering pot. By Bryan Washington Stew peas is a dish for gathering, and a dish for celebrating, and a dish for living. But it’s also a dish for slowing down; ...

This coconut curried lentil soup is a streamlined, one-pot meal built from pantry staples, with red lentils simmered until tender in coconut milk, tomatoes, and broth. Ginger, cumin, and turmeric add ...

Nimona, a thick pea stew from the Gangetic plains, is a winter staple in UP, Bihar, and MP. Made with fresh peas, mustard oil, and spices, it’s slow-cooked for warmth, nutrition, and rustic comfort ...