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Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries

Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries

So simple, but so awesome you will lick the bowl clean. Easy as pie to make, good hot or cold. In short, it's…

Kimberly Lindstrom
Sep 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
14240 views
Annatto Rice

Annatto Rice

Annatto oil gives this rice dish a nice yellow color. The oil doesn't add much taste but makes for a nice presentation. It can be used instead of…

Bob Vincent
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2992 views
Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur Pilaf

Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2012
Professional
1 vote
5081 views
Farro, Pea and Goat Cheese Salad

Farro, Pea and Goat Cheese Salad

I'd never had farro before, but it was delicious and hearty. A great substitute to rice.

Kyra Martin
Aug 2013
Professional
3 votes
3766 views
Farro with fresh herbs

Farro with fresh herbs

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2009
Advanced
2 votes
3170 views
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
4473 views
Healthy Peppers and Rice

Healthy Peppers and Rice

Healthy Peppers and Rice is an easy, delicious and spicy Mexican-Style oven recipe for a great side dish option. Pair it with your favorite Mexican…

RecipeKing
Sep 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
2805 views
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
5638 views
The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

kathy gori
Apr 2010
Advanced
7 votes
5371 views
Garlic Rice

Garlic Rice

This is a very simple side dish that goes really well with any sort of grilled fish or meat. My wife is asian american and we eat rice 4-5 nights a…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2008
Advanced
4 votes
8472 views
Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2013
Professional
1 vote
4916 views
Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a…

Farrell May Podgorsek
May 2009
Advanced
2 votes
4683 views
Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
3361 views
Couscous with olives

Couscous with olives

Light, easy to prepare and delicious side dish. Serve with meat or fish.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1960 views
Couscous Medley

Couscous Medley

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

Vivien
Apr 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2511 views