Images from The Kitchn ● Recipes Besides hard-boiled eggs , lentils have been my go-to this semester. The way I make lentils is an incredibly simple process: I throw a bag of lentils into my pot, fill my pot with lots of water (my only pot in my kitchen, and it is such an amazing all-purpose pot), turn the stovetop heat to high (our kitchen has an electric stovetop), let the water boil, throw in lots of spices (tumeric, cumin, paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper), stir, reduce heat to low, cover, and then let it simmer for about 30min. I then stir occasionally to make sure the bottom doesn't burn. Towards the end, I'll throw in a bag of frozen veggies , stir, and simmer a bit longer to let the veggies thaw and cook, and then, voila, lentils for days. Literally. I will eat this for lunch and dinner almost every day. It's comfort food, relatively healthy, extremely affordable, and almost effortless to make. Note that the amount of water I use and the am