A couple of years ago, I was served a fabulous Moroccan Lentil Soup at the home of Jane Kramer. Jane is the New Yorker’s European correspondent at-large, often writes about food, and is a great cook. I asked and was given the recipe that evening and meant try it right away. But somehow I didn’t and ended up making it for the first time on a cold night only last month. Infused with cumin and coriander and containing lots of tomatoes, lentils and other good things, this North African soup took me on a Proustian journey back to a winter I spent many years ago in Tangiers. Next time I plan to double the recipe and have the extra in my freezer for a cozy, comfort food soup-and-salad lunch or Sunday supper. Try it soon to help stay warm while there’s still a bit of chill in the air.

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