The one thing I always keep in my kitchen is couscous. Without a doubt, it is my most-used ingredient and probably the easiest thing I know how to make. Not only does it take five quick minutes to ...

Even if you've never heard of a couscoussier, you can probably guess what it's used to make by the name alone—and you would be right. It looks like a double boiler, functions like a steamer, and is a ...

This Moroccan chicken-couscous soup simmers chicken thighs with cumin, cayenne, sweet potato, zucchini, tomato puree, and broth, finishing with tender couscous and parsley for a quick, hearty, ...

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 ...

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Her Restaurants: Coquine and Coquine Market Café, both in Portland, Ore. What She’s Known For: Applying the rigor of fine dining to casual, seasonal fare in a neighborhood setting. Drawing from her ...

Light, fluffy, and quick to make, couscous is one of the most versatile foods you can keep in your pantry. It works beautifully in salads, stir-fries, and grain bowls, or as a base for stews and ...