Couscous is one of the world’s most extraordinary foods, more delicate than any gnocchi, light as a snowdrift. It’s also terribly misunderstood. More than just the stuff that comes out of a box, ...

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Cous cous is the perfect side dish – its flavorful, easy to make, and pairs with almost everything – I’m going to show you how to make cous cous that is light, fluffy, and flavorful in less than 10 ...

Thawed frozen shrimp and couscous are two ingredients I turn toward most often for weeknight meals. They both cook in minutes and can be served in countless ways. But it wasn’t until recently that I ...

Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. Most of the time when I cook, I riff. This is thanks to years of ...

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. This “risotto” uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and a simplified risotto cooking method to ...