Vegan Kısır is a traditional Turkish bulgur salad made with fine bulgur wheat, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and lemon juice.

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 ...

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.

Tabbouleh is a fresh herb and bulgur salad, combined with tomatoes and cucumbers, and dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. This light, refreshing Middle Eastern staple can be served as an appetizer ...

Confession time here: For years I avoided cooking with whole grains. There was just such a tinge of sacrifice I associated with them. They seemed like food for penance, not pleasure. “Eat them, ...

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 ...

Getting the most out of your grocery budget is important, now more than ever. What is the easiest way to do that? Use the same ingredients in as many different recipes as possible while keeping ...

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 ...

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 ...