Couscous -- and recipes

[davos]

Is pretty good. Never tried it until recently and definitely prefer it over white rice and pasta. Anyone a fan? Got any good recipes?

For some reason I've really been getting into North African style dishes

[Razzy]

Mediterranean food is the worst.

[mmmbeans]

Mediterranean food is the worst.

dude, you could not be more wrong.

/likes couscous but doesn't cook it very often.

[davos]

Mediterranean food is the worst.

:eek:

[Guest]

Is pretty good. Never tried it until recently and definitely prefer it over white rice and pasta. Anyone a fan? Got any good recipes?

For some reason I've really been getting into North African style dishes

I just buy the mixes from the store. I like the garlic parmesean the best.

[Razzy]

dude, you could not be more wrong.

/likes couscous but doesn't cook it very often.

:eek:

To each their own, I can see how people like it. There are certainly good dishes to be found, but for the most part the food from the ME and NA just doesn't do it for me. The flavors in their dishes tend to be distinct rather than complimentary (again, personal preference) and they really emphasize fruits/vegetables over protein. I'll take Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, or Argentinian food any day over Moroccan, Lebanese, Palestinian, Turkish, or Greek.

[dexterpyro]

I like to take diced onions and peppers with black beans, garlic, and paprika when i cook the cous cous, the add a little zesty italian once its cool for a pretty good southwest cous cous salad

[Jackofalltrades]

I like to caramelize a sweet onion or half with some Italian sausage and add to the couscous. Fast, simple and delicious.

You can also use it if you want an alt to shrimp and grits- saute your shrimp with the sausage of your choice and add.

Very easy and versatile food.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

Is pretty good. Never tried it until recently and definitely prefer it over white rice and pasta. Anyone a fan? Got any good recipes?

For some reason I've really been getting into North African style dishes

try Israeli CousCous and Quinoa as well (I prefer the red over the white)..very good and you can interchange all of them

You have to try Tabbouleh it's yummy and it's really healthy

http://falafel-recipes.blogspot.com/2010/02/authentic-tabbouleh-recipe-how-to-make.html

I add cucumbers to mine as well. Throw in the shrimp or chicken and you've got a meal. I make my own hummus too. I love Mediterranean food!! Here are some websites to browse

http://www.ifood.tv/r/mediterranean-main_dish/recipes

http://www.epicurious.com/tools/browseresults?type=browse&att=18

http://www.mediterranean-food-recipes.com/mediterranean-recipes.html

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_mediterranean_recipes

[Jackofalltrades]

Stores sell a basil flavored pearl sized couscous which has a few more step for prep, but IMO is more than worth it, though it's appearance isn't the best when done.