A hearty dish you'll be making all winter long.
Cosy up with these 30 comforting couscous recipes
A food so nice they named it twice. Here are 30 ways to enjoy this light and fluffy carb.
Roast chicken, apricot couscous, eggplant butter
This Moroccan roast chicken recipe is filled with eggplant, apricots and pistachios.
Couscous greens with rose-pickled rhubarb
A vibrant, herby salad that'll add greenery to your plate.
Harissa and lemon-baked fish and root veg with couscous
“Use mushrooms instead of fish and add them at the same time as the radishes” - Jo Pratt. This is an edited extract from The Flexible Pescatarian by Jo Pratt with photography by Susan Bell. Quarto UK, $39.99.
Harissa chicken curry with braised beans and couscous
Full of aromatic spices, this curry is definitely one you'll be making again and again.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Chicken and lemon tagine with pomegranate couscous
Marrakesh proves magical for MasterChef winner Diana Chan as she discovers the romance of the old city and the joys of cooking in a tagine.
Chermoula-roasted veg with chickpeas and couscous
Chermoula is classically served with couscous and chickpeas. You can make it in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to five days, says Hetty. Recipe by Hetty McKinnon and Jodi Moreno.
Honey-glazed chicken drumsticks with pearl couscous salad
Kids and adults alike will love this sticky honey glaze.
Couscous paella with clams and mussels
Pearl couscous replaces rice in this dish for an interesting twist on a Spanish classic, says Matt.
Pumpkin, barberries, couscous and pickled onions
This Middle Eastern vegetarian dish is a hit at any party. Recipe by Roy Ner of Sydney's Nour restaurant.
Butterflied lamb with herb couscous and labneh
Wrap shredded lamb and couscous in pita bread for tomorrow’s lunch box, says Shannon Bennett.
Roasted couscous and citrus salad with turmeric dressing
Bursting with flavours, textures and colour, this is one salad to add to your repertoire. This recipe is an extract from Salads and Pickles: Vegetables with more taste and less waste, by Alex Elliot-Howery and Sabine Spindler of Cornersmith (Murdoch Books), $39.99.
Middle Eastern roast chicken with couscous
“Add some spice to a family favourite” - Hayden Quinn.
Sunday roast lamb with cauliflower couscous
There is nothing more comforting than a Sunday roast in a toasty warm dining room with your loved ones. Jason Atherton gives a stealthily healthy version of this classic dish with a cauliflower couscous - making for a lighter variation your family will love.
Buttermilk and harissa chicken with spiced carrot couscous
The buttermilk marinade in this recipe tenderizes chicken and adds a tangy taste to the meal.