Recommendations for Recipes Sought

[gnomi]

So, for Shabbat dinner, we're hosting a bunch of folks, and I've started doing the cooking because there are a lot of things to be made from scratch. However, I think I may have slightly overbought a couple of ingredients that won't last forever (in other words, produce). The things I know I have that are extra are celery (can't just buy the three or four stalks I need for the recipes, alas) and green pepper (I didn't know until I'd chopped all of it that I probably have about 1/2 c. too much).

I also have extra can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes and a bunch of other random ingredients in my pantry.

So, I turn to you lovely folks. Can anyone suggest a recipe that incorporates the above ingredients (not necessarily the diced tomatoes, but for sure the perishables) and that isn't overly time consuming to make?

Thanks in advance.

Comments

[somehedgehog.livejournal.com]

Do you have lentils? If so, saute up that celery and pepper with some onion, throw in water, lentils, and the can of tomatoes and your favorite spices. I'm partial to cumin, lots of it, black pepper, salt, chili flakes, and lemon juice.

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

Oh, that sounds yummy (and I do have lentils). Am I aiming for a soup consistency or am I doing this in a large pan and serving it as a side dish?

[somehedgehog.livejournal.com]

I was thinking a soup consistency, but only because that's where I have lentil experience.

[somehedgehog.livejournal.com]

Speaking of which, have you heard of my new band, The Lentil Experience?