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A hefty scoop of bacon and lentil shepherd's takes up most of a plate on a glass patio table, the reddish-brown lentil filling spilling out from beneath ivory potatoes. Buttered bread and a green salad nestle close to the main dish, with the tines of a fork protruding in from the lower edge of the fram.

Bacon and lentil shepherd’s pie

May 19, 2016by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

A riff on shepherd’s pie, subbing lentils for the minced lamb. Savory, buttery, rich, and altogether satisfying.

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Main Dishes, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
A bowl of glass noodles with bacon and broccoli sits on a glass tabletop, with a pair of chopsticks balanced on the rim

Glass noodles with bacon and broccoli

February 25, 2016by Mike Bierschenk 2 Comments

Chewy, bouncy noodles with a salty-sweet-spicy flavor, dotted with slivers of broccoli and bacon: what’s not to love?

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Spring pea salad with bacon dressing

Spring pea salad with bacon dressing

April 9, 2015by Mike Bierschenk 2 Comments

It’s spring! It’s time to eat peas, and this salad is one of my favorite ways. With its fresh sweet peas, mild spicy zing, and room temperature appeal, it makes a great potluck dish.

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Orange-scented split pea soup

Orange-scented split pea soup

December 31, 2014by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

Today is New Year’s Eve, and therefore many American food blogs are putting up their most interesting spins on Hoppin’ John, a peas and rice dish from the South. I love Hoppin’ […]

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Soups, Veg*n or veg*n-possible

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