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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes the key to easy, flavorful weeknight cooking is looking at dishes in a different way. Risotto, for instance. In typical recipes, chicken broth is added to rice in stages, requiring constant ...

Couscous is so easy--it cooks in minutes and pairs nicely with many dishes. Here it’s a good base for seared scallops, which have a delicate, buttery texture. Pineapple juice and roasted red peppers ...

I had been craving couscous, so rather than grab a box of the pre-seasoned stuff, I wanted to find a from-scratch recipe that showcased this delicious carbohydrate. The problem — no one in town seemed ...

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 ...