I think I make a pot of lentil pottage about once a week. It just about cooks itself and can then be used in a variety of dishes throughout the week. I like to add some of the pottage to soups and stews. Add a little curry powder to it along with some leftover rice and you have an exotic lentil curry. Add some tomatoes, onions and chili powder for a quick vegetarian chili. I also use the pottage as is as a side dish for almost any kind of meal. (more…)