When wheat is harvested and processed, the wheat berry contains all three parts intact, making it a whole grain. It is commonly used in cooking and baking for its nutritional value and hearty texture.

Fill a medium saucepan with heavily salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Stir in wheat berries, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tender but still chewy, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Cracked Wheat: whole-wheat kernels that have been ground into different granulations for quicker cooking. Wheat berries: another name for whole-wheat kernels in their unprocessed state.

Wheat berries — the whole, unprocessed kernel — can be ground into flour for making bread, or cooked and eaten like rice in pilafs, casseroles and stews. Whole wheat has long been prized for ...

Chapati flour is available in large supermarkets or Indian grocers. In India, people usually take whole wheat berries to their local mill to get their chapati flour freshly ground. It is also ...

Once you’ve cooked your wheat berries this salad only takes a few minutes to put together and it looks stunning. Choose a fresh pomegranate that is plump, round, heavy, free from cuts and blemishes.

Bulgur has a long history in Middle Eastern, North African and Eastern European cuisines, and has become popular relatively recently in other parts of the world. Once you know what bulgur is and how ...

bulgur wheat is added to soups, rissoles, stuffed vegetables, and salads such as tabbouleh. The medium grade requires less soaking and cooking, so it's ideal for salads and Lebanese kibbeh.

This salad uses ancient grains to create a dish that reflects Mexico and the American South. For chef Maricela Vega it meshes both of their histories while making the most of the foods she is ...