11.17.2010

current crave: tabbouleh

d i n i n g   o u t
The view from GEORGE's at the COVE in La Jolla, CA. is amazing. Definitely California life at its finest. The breathtaking views alone are reason enough to visit, although you do have to pay for it.
  
- what to order: grilled mexican shrimp with tabbouleh salad; served with zucchini, hearts of romaine, crisp pita strips, yogurt-mint pomegranate sauce

*deliciousness: 4/5
shrimp and sauce was really tasty, portion size was one of those fine dining ones and pretty small

*price: 4/5
it is fine dining, and there is a view, so it can be pretty pricey

*service: 4/5
it was pretty busy so service lagged just a bit, but overall it was it a great experience.
also george's has 3 levels, service may vary down in the "restaurant"

*atmosphere: 5/5
few can beat the view, fresh ocean breeze, and stylish crowd


e a t i n g   in
Pita stuffed with Tabbouleh and feta
 Picture of Pita Stuffed with Tabbouleh and Shards of Feta Recipe recipe courtesy of foodnetwork-ina garten

*deliciousness: 5/5
if you like tabbouleh, you will love this dish!

*price: 2/5
the wheat and the cheese might be the most expensive, having the majority of ingredients on hand helps.

*level of ease: 3/5
overall it is pretty easy
prepping the ingrdients and letting the wheat sit is, however, time consuming
make this on an afternoon where you have plenty of free time
great for picnincs, and paired with white wine!

ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
-1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
-1/4 cup good olive oil
-Kosher salt
-1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
-1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
-1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
-1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
-2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-3/4 pound feta cheese
-4 pita breads, cut in half

directions
Place the bulgur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about an hour.

Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season to taste and serve, or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.

Stuff the tabbouleh and feta into the pita breads.


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