Here is an absolutely fantastic recipe for tabouli from my lucky friend Judith, who got it from her mom, who got it from her mom, who got it from her mom, and so on, which is why my friend Judith is so lucky. Pick up what you need next time you go shopping, so you can make it in time for next weekend’s celebrations! 

3 BUNCHES FLATLEAF PARSLEY, STEMMED AND CHOPPED

1 LARGE BUNCH GREEN ONION, FINELY SLICED

1 CUP CHOPPED MINT

1 CUP COARSE BULGUR, SOAKED AND FLAKED

4-5 CUPS GRAPE OR CHERRY TOMATOES, HALVED

½ CUP DICED RADISHES (OPTIONAL)

JUICE OF 3 LEMONS

ZEST OF 1 LEMON

1/2-3/4 CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

2 TABLESPOONS SUMAC SPICE

GENEROUS SALT AND PEPPER

 TOSS well and serve. EAT WITH PITA, LETTUCE LEAVES, OR A FORK!