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.

Heat the oven to 350ºF. Trim the tops from the beets and reserve. Wash the beet roots and place in a shallow roasting pan wide enough to hold them snugly in a single layer. Pour ¼ inch of water into ...

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 ...

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 developing recipes, the Boston-based test kitchen gathers as many variations as possible of a given dish, chooses a half-dozen of the most promising recipes and then does a blind tasting of those ...

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 ...

A healthy gut isn’t just about having bacteria; it’s about having a diverse mix of beneficial microbes. A recent study found that people who ate avocados had a richer, more balanced gut microbiota, ...