What is couscous

This sneaky grain is really closer to pasta.

Couscous is crushed durum wheat semolina formed into small granules or spheres. It's commonly served in North African, Moroccan, Tunisian, and Algerian cuisine. The less refined grain is sold in different varieties of couscous with interesting nutritional perks. Couscous is a convenient product to have stocked in the pantry as an easy and fast alternative to rice, quinoa, and noodles. When cooked, they look like golden spheres that have a pleasant nutty flavor. The texture can range from…

If you’ve ever wondered how to cook couscous, you won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make light, flavorful, fluffy, PERFECT couscous!

Couscous vs quinoa is a great question for those of us just starting to eat healthier after 40. It was all mashed potatoes and pasta as staples until a few years ago at our house. As I have transitioned to healthier meals, couscous and quinoa have made it to my shopping lists. Maybe you are …

A couscous salad is quick and easy to prepare! Made with couscous, fresh veggies, and a homemade dressing it will be on your menu rotation all year long.

This easy, vegetarian couscous recipe is quick to make and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Learn how to cook perfect couscous, tiny steamed balls of durum wheat pasta, simply cooked with fresh ingredients to give big flavors|A great Moroccan side dish

I love this wonderful, versatile, pasta (NOT a grain) and I've been cooking and serving it for many years. I particularly like to serve it with chicken or fish. While children love it as a simple weeknight side-dish (mine did), when paired with the right entree, I think it is regal enough to be served at an elegant dinner party. While teaching a cooking class last summer, it surprised me to learn how many folks have never tried it because they believe it to be difficult to prepare. Nothing…

What is the difference between bulgur vs couscous? Discover the nuances of Bulgur and Couscous: their origins, nutritional differences, culinary uses, taste profiles, cooking techniques, and more.

Couscous is made from wheat, whereas quinoa is made from the seeds of the quinoa plant. When compared with the main foods we are accustomed to eating, couscous is more similar to pasta and quinoa is more similar to rice. Quinoa is specific to South America, while couscous is specific to North Africa.