Olive Oil and Italian Herb Couscous: A Symphony of Simplicity and Sunshine There are dishes that transport you, and then there are dishes that simply feel like sunshine in a bowl. This Olive Oil and Italian Herb Couscous falls squarely into the latter category for me. I remember one particularly hectic evening, juggling a batch … Read more
The Radiant Charm of Red Couscous: A Culinary Gem from Miraval Resort & Spa There’s a certain magic that happens when a dish not only nourishes the body but also ignites the senses. For me, red couscous, as envisioned by Chef Cary Neff of Miraval Resort & Spa, is precisely that kind of culinary alchemy. … Read more
Orange Cranberry Couscous Salad: A Whole Foods Copycat That Tastes Even Better There are certain dishes that, once tasted, become ingrained in your culinary memory. For me, the Orange Cranberry Couscous Salad from Whole Foods Market is one of those treasures. I remember the first time I tried it – the perfect balance of sweet, … Read more
Roasted Garlic Couscous with Tomatoes & Basil: A Taste of Sunshine There’s something truly magical about the way simple ingredients can transform into something utterly delicious. I remember, early in my culinary journey, fumbling through countless recipes, trying to replicate the vibrant, sun-drenched flavors I’d encountered in my travels. One dish that always beckoned with … Read more
Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad: A Symphony of Summer Flavors There’s something magical about the way summer vegetables transform under the heat of a grill or oven. I remember one particularly vibrant evening, the air thick with the scent of basil and charcoal. We had a surplus of the season’s bounty – plump zucchini, jewel-toned sweet … Read more
Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad with Harissa-Style Dressing There’s something inherently comforting and deeply satisfying about a dish that balances robust, earthy flavors with a bright, zesty finish. I first encountered a version of this salad years ago at a bustling Mediterranean market, the air thick with the scent of grilling vegetables and exotic spices. It … Read more
Red Pepper, Lemon, and Mint Couscous There are those dishes that, at first glance, seem like simple accompaniments, mere supporting players in the grand culinary performance. But then, one bite, and you realize they’re stealing the show. This Red Pepper, Lemon, and Mint Couscous is precisely one of those revelations for me. I remember encountering … Read more
A Sun-Kissed Symphony: My Journey with Orange, Raisin, and Couscous Salad I still remember the exact moment this salad captured my heart. It was a late spring lunch at my friend Anya’s, a woman whose kitchen always hummed with warmth and tantalizing aromas. She’d prepared a spread that was simple yet elegant, and this couscous … Read more
Ras El Hanout Couscous: Aromatic Jewel of North Africa The first time I encountered Ras el Hanout wasn’t in a bustling Moroccan souk, but in a quiet corner of a specialty spice shop. I remember holding the jar, its dark, earthy fragrance promising a world of exotic flavors, utterly mystified by its name and potential. … Read more