Middle Eastern kibbeh is a finely ground paste of bulgur, onions, and lamb or beef, which is formed into patties or balls, filled with coarsely ground, sweetly spiced meat, onions, and pine nuts, and deep-fried. Get the recipe for Kibbeh (Beef and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs) »

Flax seeds and red quinoa add texture and a nutty flavor, while honey and raisins add sweetness, to this hearty bread from master baker Eric Kayser.

Rich ground lamb and fine grain bulgur wheat are used to form a shell around sauteed chuck and earthy pine nuts. Generously seasoned with cumin, coriander, allspice, and cinnamon, the Middle Eastern-style croquettes offer an inviting aroma and tantalizing flavor. Get the recipe for Kibbeh (Lamb and Bulgur Wheat Croquettes) »

This hearty porridge from chef Yoni Levy of San Francisco’s Alta CA restaurant is bolstered by roasted vegetables and enlivened with a salsa of turnip greens.

Use fine-grained bulgur for this refreshing, lemony salad.

Quinoa Salad with Frisee, Eggplant, and Corn

Fill pork loin with a basil-scented quinoa stuffing made with grapes, pecans, and shallots.

Grains of cooked farro add substance and nuttiness to this moist, honey and brown sugar-sweetened quick bread. Get the recipe for Cranberry Farro Quick Bread »

This wintry risotto relies on farro for its springy, al dente texture to contract the soft, rich roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, and sage.

Quinoa Veggie Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Swapping traditional rice for quinoa gives new life to an ultimate one-pot-wonder of comfort foods.

Filets of sole are set atop red quinoa, roasted tomatoes, and tender-crisp vegetables in this dish from a Marseille bistrot. Get the recipe for Pan-Fried Sole with Red Quinoa and Vegetables »