The KitchenAid is here

Oh yes I FINALLY one. I have wanted on for quite sometime, but there was no way I was going to pay $240 for one. I have been looking around for a better deal and had decided on getting one made by Hamilton Beach for around $150. Then one day at work, my friend told me he saw one for $130. I couldn't believe it. I got it for $140 shipped. I am so excited. Now I can make bread.

Totally.

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

You can use either green or brown lentils in this recipe. Just avoid over cooking and dress the lentils while they are hot, then serve the salad warm or at room temp. Also, you can double this--it will keep for several days.

1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed

1 bay leaf

2 cloves garlic

2 lemons

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon capers 

1/4 cup minced fresh chives, shallot or red onion (optional)

Salt and pepper

1. Put the lentils in a medium pot and cover with water by 1 inch. Add the bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil. Cover and lower the heat so the lentils bubble gently. Cook until just tender but not burst, 20 to 30 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure there is always enough water at the bottom of the pan to keep the lentils from burning.

2. Squeeze the juice from one of the lemons into a large bowl. Peel the other lemon and chop the segments roughly into small pieces, taking care to remove the seeds. Add the segments to the bowl along with the olive oil, capers and chives. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and stir.

3. Drain whatever water remains from the lentils and stir them into the dressing while still hot. Let rest, stirring occasionally to distribute the dressing, until they cool for a few minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve warm or refrigerate for up to several days.

ALTERNATIVE: Tagerine Lentil Salad.

Instead of the lemons, use 2 small tangerines.