To serve 2-3;

1/2 cup of bulgar wheat
1 cup of assorted veggies (use firm veggies like potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, carrots, asparagus, garlic)

2 + 1 Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
1 Tsp whole mustard seeds
1 Tsp curry powder
Juice of half a lemon
1/3 cup of feta cheese

1/3 cup of chopped fresh herbs like flat leaf parsley, mint and basil

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, soak the bulgar in about 3 cups of boiling water and cover with a lid.

Let stand for 2 hrs till the grain is tender OR pressure cook the bulgar for 12-15 minutes in 2 cups of water. Let cool.

Using your hands, gently squeeze the water out of the bulgar.

Meanwhile, Spread the veggies on a cookie sheet and drizzle a Tbsp of OO all over them. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes tossing in between. Let Cool.

Toss the veggies and the bulgar together gently.

Temper mustard seeds in a Tbsp of OO along with a couple of cloves of minced garlic till the seeds sputter and garlic turns a pale brown. Add the curry powder.

Toss the “tadka” in the bulgar- veggie mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the feta, lemon juice and the herbs. Add the remaining OO to the mixture. Toss well. Let sit in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.

P.S: I also added some dried cranberries and dried pineapples.

Enjoy!

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“Warm” Cracked wheat salad with sauteed mushrooms and fresh herbs.

Recipe below!

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To serve 2-3

1 cup of cracked wheat (dalia)

1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup of chopped onions
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 medium firm tomato chopped
1 Tbsp cilantro and basil chopped
1 green chili chopped (optional)

Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper to taste

Boil about 4 cups of salted water. Add the cracked wheat and lower the heat to a medium and cook for about 18-20 minutes till the grain is cooked.
Drain the cracked wheat. In a pan, saute the onions, garlic and the mushrooms (and chili) in a Tbsp of OO till a golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
In a mixing bowl, add the cracked wheat, mushroom mixture, tomatoes and the herbs. Check for seasoning and squeeze some fresh lemon juice before serving!

Fold your choice of tortillas in to a cone in a greased muffin pan. Spray some OO on the tortilla cups and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Let cool for a couple of minutes and fill with breakfast goodies like scrambled eggs, seasoned blackbeans, corn, chillies, pico di gallo, salsa, sour cream and fresh avocado!! Enjoy!!

Sometimes you have to have fun with your food!! The crunch of the noodles adds an element of surprise to a regular omelette!
Just use 1/4 cup of cooked noodles/lo-mein or spaghetti of your choice. Crisp in a pan using a bit of butter for 3-4 minutes; add some gently blanched veggies and protein of your choice. Cover with whisked and seasoned eggs and cook like you would a regular omelette.. Voila! Done! Enjoy!!

“FC style” Chimichurri!

If you’ve tried this Argentinian classic, try my version! You’ll love it!!

1/4 cup of fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup of fresh cilantrol leaves
1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp of dry oregano
Juice of half a lemon
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
1 Tbsp of chopped sundried tomatoesp
1/4 cup of OO

Salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
Blend all in a blender till chopped fine. Marinate your choice of meat in this for atleast 30 min. Grill to your liking. Enjoy!

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FC “House” rub:

1Tbsp roasted ground cumin powder
1 Tbsp ground coriander powder
1Tbsp smoked paprika
2 Cloves of garlic minced
1Tsp Turmeric powder
Juice of half a lemon
Salt, black pepper and cayenne to taste

1/4 of OO

Mix all the above. Rub on your choice of meat and grill to your liking.