Advertisements When it comes to pasta salads, I like to have them loaded with veggies. I also prefer to use a vinegar and oil based dressing instead of a mayo based one for pasta salads. If you like both of those concepts and some bacon then let me introduce you to your new favorite pastaContinue reading “Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad”
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Zucchini & Squash Couscous
Advertisements It’s that time of year when zucchini and yellow squash abound in the garden. Whether you grew it yourself or got it from a neighbor or friend, you probably need some ideas to use it up. This recipe for Zucchini & Squash Couscous is so easy to make. It works for meal prepping, lunch,Continue reading “Zucchini & Squash Couscous”
My Favorite Spicy Recipes
Advertisements Spicy food is not for everyone – that is for sure. But when it comes to my own kitchen – I like for things to have spice that makes sense not just spice to melt your face off. I want to taste the flavors of the peppers to come through and enhance the dishContinue reading “My Favorite Spicy Recipes”
Meatball Couscous Soup
Advertisements This soup brings together some lovely Moroccan flavors in a delicious broth with scrumptious chicken meatballs. With so many bold flavors packed into this recipe, you do not actually have to do that much work. Meatball Couscous soup is going to be a big hit and makes for a perfect weeknight meal. For thisContinue reading “Meatball Couscous Soup”
Lemon Pine Nut Couscous
Advertisements I have said it many times over and I will say it again – don’t forget the side dishes! While it is called a “Main Dish” for a reason – some times a steak is just a steak and a grilled chicken breast is just chicken. And this means the side dish has toContinue reading “Lemon Pine Nut Couscous”
Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous
Advertisements Sweet heat is one of my very favorite flavor profiles. And this recipe fulfills this love on every level. Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous has that lovely velvety sweetness of coconut milk with the quick heat of the Fresno Chili. It is a balance that you might not expect but it is so veryContinue reading “Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous”
Meatball & Couscous Soup
Advertisements Soup is a year round dish in our house but I definitely ramp up the frequency in the colder winter months. And this year I am trying to test out all the different flavor profiles that I can. This time around I went for a Mediterranean and Moroccan inspired flavor profile. Lots of mint,Continue reading “Meatball & Couscous Soup”
Mushroom Dill Couscous
Advertisements Some times I like to make the side dish the start of the show. I do this by making a relatively simple protein, so that I can focus more on developing flavor in the side dish. This time around I came up with this Mushroom Dill Couscous – it has so much flavor fromContinue reading “Mushroom Dill Couscous”
Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls
Advertisements Every so often I get the urge to use a new spice or flavor for my family. This go around it was cardamom. While I have used it in baked goods before, I hadn’t used it in a savory dish for them as of yet. I decided to take it on in a couscousContinue reading “Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls”
Colorful Couscous Salad #sidedishes
Advertisements Summer is knocking on our doors which means meals start to be in the backyard for our family. Most meals include a protein prepared on the Traeger Grill – so a simple pasta salad that I can make ahead is perfect. It gives me the chance to actually hang out with the family whileContinue reading “Colorful Couscous Salad #sidedishes”