Cooking up a Storm

Last weekend two cookbooks that I ordered arrived. I was so excited! I spent Saturday reading, and Sunday cooking up a storm.

I got every pot and pan I own dirty.

This is book number one: How to Cook Everything -- Vegetarian by Mark Bittman. Now I love him.

Of course I couldn't cook all the recipes from the cookbooks at once. So here is what I did make.

Roasted Carrot Soup

Tuscan-Style White Beans -- from How to Cook Everything -- Vegetarian.

These are navy beans cooked with sage and garlic. They are very good.

Braised Lentils, Spanish Style -- from How to Cook Everything -- Vegetarian.

These are lentils with carrots, celery and onions and a whole lot of paprika.

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Split Pea Soup