BAKED LENTILS ENJOY DAN:

                                   BAKED LENTILS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup dry lentils, rinsed

2-cups water

1/2-onion, chopped

1 tablespoon EACH brown sugar, catsup, and molasses

1/8-teaspoon EACH marjoram, sage, thyme and salt

1/2-teaspoon EACH dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce

4 tablespoon olive oil

1 bay leaf

8 cherry tomatoes, halved

2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F)

1.   Combine lentils and next 12 ingredients in prepared baking dish.

2.   Stir to combine.

3.   Cover ad bake for 45 minutes.

4.   Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes.

5.   Recover and bake for 15 minutes.

6.   Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.

7.   Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

8.   Remove bay leaf serving.

ENJOY DAN:           FOOD IS NOT ABOUT IMPRESSING PEOPLE.

                         IT IS ABOUT MAKING THEM FEEL COMFORTABLE!!