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Kofta Kebabs

In honor of Labor Day and the typical end of the summer barbecue bash, let’s enjoy some grilled Middle-Eastern deliciousness on a stick. Yep, that’s right – it is time for Kofta Kebabs.  A mix of ground beef and lamb, flavored with warm spices, parsley, onion, and garlic makes for a delicious send-off to summer. Add tahini sauce or tzatziki sauce along with chopped tomatoes, onions, and lettuce inside a pita with the kebab for a full meal. Or make a rice pilaf and grill some vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, squash, asparagus, or whatever you like to complete this meal. Just because it is past Labor Day doesn’t mean you can’t still grill – so share this…

Twisted Tabbouleh

Here is a twist on a recipe that might either start a fight or end one. As many of you know, I was single for a bit and Cooking-4-One was a personal indulgence. I could eat what I wanted to try, buying whatever ingredients I needed. But in all fairness, that is not practical when you plan meals for two. Each person’s likes and dislikes and level of experimentation have to be considered. Frankly, another aspect is storage. Even with a large kitchen, storage is a premium and buying an ingredient you may not use but once in a great while is not practical. So today’s recipe is a twist on the typical tabbouleh – substituting couscous for the bulgur. I know…