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 ...

A salad that calls itself a substantial meal is not a floppy affair. Greens are certainly welcome, if not prolific, but a main-course salad is more than ruffled lettuce leaves. The key to a satisfying ...

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 ...

Bulgur wheat may not be the most common grain in the grocery store, but it’s about time we gave this whole grain a try. Bulgur starts with wheat berries, the raw, simplest form of wheat. These kernels ...

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 ...

Have you seen the documentary series “Chef’s Table”? There’s an episode that instantly becomes a dinner table conversation topic after you watch it. It’s the one about fire. The episode starts with a ...

Indulging in fried foods is traditional during the eight days of Hanukkah, which begins this year on the evening of Dec. 24 and concludes on Jan. 1. That’s because the customs of the Festival of ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Salads tend to be light and refreshing, not robust and satisfying. But start with a base of whole grains and you can have an ...

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1. Combine bulgur wheat and stock in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer about 10-12 minutes or until water is absorbed and wheat is tender. 2. Stir in ...

During the hot days of summer, it's a good idea to have a few no-cook meal options up your sleeve. Choosing not to turn on your stove or oven can mean making a lot of salads, but that doesn't have to ...