It seems like Rosh Hashanah customs were created by lovers of fruits and vegetables. Most families will begin Sunday night’s holiday dinner with apple wedges dipped in honey to symbolize the hope for ...

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. It is toasted then cooked, sometimes slowly, over low heat as broth is ladled into the pan in stages.

To prepare couscous kheer, you will need couscous, milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts (like almonds or cashews) for garnishing. These basic ingredients are easily available in most kitchens. The ...

When the tomatoes are heavy on the vine and the sun is high in the sky, you crave the simple, light fare of summer. Fresh and easy salad meals are all you need, especially when you find yourself with ...

A light, tangy mustard sauce over plump, juicy shrimp is a simple dish that will brighten up a summer dinner. Quick-cooking couscous with baby or tiny peas completes this easy dinner. Most shrimp sold ...

When it comes to versatility, you can’t do much better than couscous. Typically a fine granular semolina pasta, couscous works in both savory and sweet dishes, and can be served hot or cold. Like ...

Sometimes, cooking a starchy food takes longer than grilling a steak, pan-frying a pork chop or roasting chicken parts. Think about how long it takes to bake a potato or even cook rice. That’s the ...

Braising is a technique usually reserved for meat. Here, it’s used to bring out the toasty caramel flavors of carrots and Israeli couscous. It may sound odd to throw raw grains in a shallow roasting ...

Thinking too much about couscous can hurt your head. Is it a grain or pasta? Should it be steamed or boiled? What's the difference between Moroccan and Israeli versions? Or for that matter, how about ...

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. It is toasted then cooked, sometimes slowly, over low heat as broth is ladled into the pan in stages.