To kick off the new year, I'm sharing my creamy and buttery Black Dal recipe. It's intensely flavored with traditional Indian spices to warm you up on the coldest of winter days.

My column, What's Cookin' provides readers with a new recipe every month. Local to Peoria? Get a copy of the magazine at retail locations throughout area. From out of town? You can follow along online.

Founded in 1989, Peoria Magazines is Greater Peoria’s premier resource for business, community, lifestyle and art for over 30 years. I love to read my copy with a coffee and little treat.