There are no shortage of ancient grains to add to your pantry, but if you haven’t tried bulgur wheat, now’s the time. Bulgur is a high-fiber, quick-cooking grain hailing from Middle Eastern cuisine ...

Here’s a go-to substitute for mashed potatoes when you want something richer and heartier alongside fish, steaks or chicken off the grill. It’s particularly good for a vegetarian meal; serve it as a ...

If you are looking to liven up your usual dishes with adventurous ingredients, a well-stocked pantry can provide limitless inspiration. This recipe for a colorful Middle Eastern-style bulgur pilaf ...

Bulgur wheat is one of my go-to whole grains. It’s made from cracked parboiled wheat berries, most commonly from durum wheat, which is why it has such a fantastic chew. Unlike other grains, bulgur is ...

Young and tender beet greens can be a delicious addition to this seasonal salad. (Photo by John Kernick.) (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the ...

1. Combine the bulgur wheat with the cup of water in a bowl and allow stand for one hour. After the hour mark, pour off any excess water. Using a fork, gently fluff the bulgur. 2. Place the fruit, ...

This luxurious bulgur wheat and beetroot salad makes a great light lunch or summer supper for the family. Serve with warm flatbreads. This salad with flatbreads when served as three portions provides ...

Nutritionists advise us to eat more bread, pasta and grains. However, besides rice, cornmeal and grits, there don’t seem to be many grains around to vary our accompaniments or entrees. One grain ...

Harissa adds a wonderful smoky spice to the delicate flavour of white fish in this dish while the bulgur topping adds a healthy crunch. With a GI of 41, this meal is high protein, low GI This meal ...

When I lived in the Middle East, I learned that tender tabbouleh salad and crunchy fried kibbeh, the celebrated Levantine croquette, share a key ingredient: bulgur. Since ancient times, bulgur has ...

When I lived in the Middle East, I learned that tender tabbouleh salad and crunchy fried kibbeh, the celebrated Levantine croquette, share a key ingredient: bulgur. Since ancient times, bulgur has ...