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Bulgur Rice Pilaf

A mixture of cooked brown rice and bulgur combined with olive oil, leeks, garlic, celery, parsley, dill, mint, salt, pepper, lemon juice and peel.

Couscous Pilaf

Israeli couscous is used when available, to which onion sautéed in olive oil and butter, ground cumin, cayenne, black pepper and parsley are added.

Couscous with Peas and onion

Onion sautéed in olive oil is cooked with couscous, chicken broth, peas, fresh parsley, and salt. Great served with a bit of balsamic vinegar.

Creamy Kale and Barley

Kale and leeks are sautéed in butter and cooked with barley and chicken broth; flavored with light cream cheese, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.

Fruited Couscous

Cooked couscous is combined with dried chopped apricots and currants.

Golden Couscous with Olives & Fresh Herbs

Chopped onion is sautéed in butter, then combined with couscous, ginger, turmeric, chicken broth, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, fresh mint and lemon juice, for a tasty side dish.

Herbed Bulgur Pilaf

Onion and garlic are sauteed in olive oil, then combined with bulgur, salt, water and fresh rosemary (thyme, oregano, mint or other herb of choice may be substituted for rosemary, on request).

Kasha Pilaf

Kasha (buckwheat) is combined with sauteed onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic, and seasoned with red wine, soy sauce, pepper and chopped fresh dill.

Lentil Couscous with Spinach

Sauteed onion and garlic is boiled with lentils and combined with cooked couscous, olive oil, spinach, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Millet Pilaf

Millet is toasted then combined with sauteed onion, celery and garlic, saffron, cinnamon, oregano, lemon juice, red bell pepper, green peas, and currants.

Mushroom and Barley Risotto

Mushroom and garlic are sauteed in butter, then simmered with pearl barley, and chicken broth. Parmesan cheese and parsley are then added for flavor.

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is combined with sauteed garlic, celery, green onion, carrots, red and green bell pepper and seasoned with oregano.

Roasted Corn and Garlic Couscous

Garlic and corn are oven roasted and combined with couscous cooked in chicken broth and seasoned with salt and pepper

Spinach and Red Pepper Couscous

Red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic are sauteed in olive oil, seasoned with rice vinegar, basil, oregano, pepper and combined with couscous cooked in chicken broth, spinach, and currants.

Two Grain Pilaf

Barley and wild rice seasoned with chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, pepper, are combined with carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms sauteed in butter.

If you see a Grain or Pilaf combination that appeals to you, and would like to try it with a different grain, combination of grain/rice or variety of seasonings, just let me know.