Lemony Israeli Couscous with Asparagus

Description I came up with this versatile dish during asparagus season. You can eat this as a salad for lunch, or as a great side dish to kabobs or grilled meats. This makes two hearty lunch-sized salads or four side-dish portions. Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous 1 ½ cups boiling … Read more

Israeli Couscous and Cheese

Description Since Israeli couscous is nothing more than tiny balls of lightly toasted pasta dough, it works well in this macaroni-n-cheese style dish. Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous 2 cups chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup diced pimientos 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste 3 ounces shredded … Read more

Scallops with Israeli Couscous

Description Very simple recipe of sauteed scallops served over Israeli couscous and garnished with chopped parsley. Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup white wine 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped fresh … Read more