3 cracked pilaf cracked pilaf raisins Recipes

water, salt, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cracked, cardamom seed (best to buy pods and break them open), juniper berries (mashed ), basmati rice (or other long grained rice), dried apricots, dried cherries, golden raisins, onion, unsalted butter, saffron (or 1 tsp turmeric), butter, for greasing, unsalted butter, melted

bulgar wheat, grated lemon zest or 1/2 tsp dried lemon zest, lemon juice, green onion, sliced fine, garlic clove, pressed, tabasco sauce or 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce, garbanzo beans, drained and coarsely chopped, sliced black olives, salt, cayenne pepper, dried apple (see note ), raisins (see note ) or 2 tbsp currants (see note), apple juice (more if needed, see note) or 1/4 cup water (more if needed, see note), chopped toasted pecans , walnuts (optional) or 2 tbsp almonds (optional), butter, salt