Often mistaken for plain cracked wheat, bulgur (or bulgur wheat) consists of wheat berries that have been steamed, dried and then cracked. This staple of Middle Eastern cuisine is nutty and chewy.

Only a few weeks ago, bulgur caught my attention. It all began with Robin Bashinsky’s delicious salad. If you missed Robin’s chicken & bulgur salad, check it out: Today we’ve got two variations of ...

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If you can’t cook, soak. That’s what I’ve started doing when I want to prepare grains without raising the temperature — the stove’s, the kitchen’s or mine. It’s not a new idea. The technique goes back ...

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Most herbs defy easy description. Trying to discuss the flavor of thyme or oregano leads only to vague adjectives. Calling rosemary “woody” doesn’t quite cut it. But tarragon is easy. Tarragon tastes ...

1. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, cayenne, a large pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread the mixture on the chicken and transfer it to a zipper plastic ...

For something a bit different this Rosh Hashanah, a nice option might be this baked kibbeh, called kibbeh bil sanieh, a Middle Eastern bulgur and ground meat dish. This grainy, nutty tasting pie is ...

Here's a classic recipe for the Middle Eastern grain salad tabbouleh, plus 6 creative spins, including gluten-free quinoa tabbouleh. If you've never tried tabbouleh — the wildly popular Middle Eastern ...

Matthew Card has a knack for knocking our socks off with his unique flavor combinations. The Food Editor of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street stopped by to share a new pilaf recipe. For more recipes, ...

1/2 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (optional) 1/2 cup cooked or canned white beans, drained and rinsed (optional) 1. Combine the water and salt in a heavy, medium saucepan and ...

When you read the word “bulgur,” what did you think? Did you cringe a little? One friend said to me when I mentioned it, with just a little disdain, “That sounds (pause) healthy.” It is, but it is ...