You probably have canned lentils tucked away in your pantry already, so here are some tasty ways you can upgrade them for ...

Cooking lentils can be as easy as combining them with water and salt and then letting them simmer. Depending on type and age, lentils take 10 to 30 minutes to cook.

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Rinse and drain the lentils. Gently cook the bacon in an ovenproof casserole until the fat runs and the bacon starts to crisp. 2. Stir in the onion and cook gently until ...