You can use dried red lentils instead of tinned ones, but make sure to rinse well before adding to the pot, topping up the liquid with an extra tin of water. Adjust the cooking time by adding ten ...

Stir in the garlic and parsley stems. Cook for 1 minute then add the lentils, including the water from the tin. (If adding cooked lentils from a packet, add 150ml/5fl oz cold water too.) ...

Add the tomatoes, apricots, lentils, cinnamon stick, chicken and water and stir well. Cover the casserole and place it in the oven for 1½ hours. Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a baking tin and ...