Tabbouleh

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a cute one from Rosemary Zwick:

A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife looking at
herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what
she'd like to have for her birthday. "I'd like to be six again," she
replied, still looking in the mirror.

On the morning of her birthday he arose early, made her a nice big bowl
of Lucky Charms, and then took her to a theme park. What a day! He
bought her a chocolate ice-cream, candy floss and a strawberry
milkshake. Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park. He
then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her a Happy Meal with
extra fries. Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop and M&M's.
What a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and
collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile
and lovingly asked, "Well dear, what was it like being six again?"

Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. "I meant my dress size."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This Middle Eastern classic is usually served as a side dish, but it
makes an excellent and healthy "dip" if served with pita bread. I have
added some dried fruits and nuts to the basic recipe to add a little
more fiber to the fiber provided by a bulgur, a whole- grain product,
but you can easily eliminate one or more ingredients and still have a great dish.

Tabbouleh

1/2 cup (125 ml) fine bulgur (bulghur wheat, burghul, cracked wheat)
1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped tomatoes
1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley
1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped scallion (spring onion), white and green parts
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup (60 ml) raisins
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped dates
1/4 cup (60 ml) slivered almonds
3 Tbs (45 ml) finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Soak the bulgur in enough cold water to cover for 15 minutes. Drain and
wrap in cheesecloth or a clean dish towel and squeeze to remove as much
water as possible. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a mixing
bowl and toss with a fork to combine. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Serves 8 to 12 as an appetizer.
Received on Mon Aug 13 06:51:42 2007