Bulgur Wheat with Dried Cranberries
Very basic yet tasty side that goes well with grilled or roasted chicken. Any type of dried fruit can be used in place of the dried cranberries.
Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)
I got this recipe from a friend, it is a very popular Turkish/Middle Eastern salad.
Kibbee Lebanese Style
Simple Lebanese style lamb kibbee. It's a traditional basic recipe. Kibbee is to Middle Eastern cooking what a meatball is to Italian cooking. If you can not make it, stay out of the kitchen. I am not Lebanese by the way, but worked for 2 decades in a restaurant serving this type of food. I am actually Ukrainian.
Colorful Bulgur Salad
A delicious salad. The bulgur is cooked in chicken broth which gives it a hearty flavor. And the dressing is pungent and wonderful. All the veggies - tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers - blend in beautifully, and the whole salad comes alive when chilled.
Middle Eastern Kibbeh
Kibbeh is a wonderful dish from the Middle East traditionally made with lamb meat but beef is acceptable, too. I prefer it made into patties and fried in olive oil. However, it is most often found in restaurants in baked form. Serve kibbeh with tahini, a sesame seed paste.
Tabbouleh III
This is a Lebanese salad (my version of tabbouleh) that we like served with everything!
Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl
Roasted veggies and sauteed tempeh are piled on top of bulgur and drizzled with an orange-curry vinaigrette. Also delicious with chicken or shrimp instead of tempeh.
Wheat Salad
I serve this creamy wheat and pineapple salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It's a family favorite!
Cilantro Tabouli
Tasty twist on a Mediterranean classic. Serendipitous discovery when I didn't have any parsley on hand!
Ashure
This is a traditional Turkish dessert with rich ingredients which is cooked especially for Eids, delicious for real!
Kasha
A wonderful merging of flavors and textures! This beef and bulgur wheat veggie delight is just a little spicy and sure to warm the tummy.
Kibby (Kibby-Bel-Saneeya)
This recipe has been in my family for over 75 years. It's a wonderful Lebanese dish that everyone will love. Even if you have never tried it before, I'm sure you will enjoy!
