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Happy 2010

January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment

          As I write, I can hear thunder rumbling in the background. High winds and pelting rain are so unusual in our neck of the woods that we had to take in a roommate, and allow Olive, our scott terrier, to sleep on our bed (normally an absolute no-no!). She had never […]

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Ingredients: Couscous · Moroccan · Soups · Welcome page

Couscous with Seasonal Vegetables

March 14th, 2008 · 10 Comments

Serves 6
A vegetarian version of the Moroccan national dish. Meat eaters will add lamb, beef, or chicken. Use any seasonal vegetable or root vegetables. In Casablanca, Couscous Beidaoui includes at least seven different kinds.
1  1/3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 threads Spanish saffron, crushed
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup frozen baby lima beans
1 small onion, […]

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Ingredients: Couscous · Main Courses · North African · Vegetarian

Couscous Mango Mousse/Mousse de Couscous a la Mangue

March 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Couscous Mango Mousse
Serves 6
I demonstrated this recipe on Sara’s Secrets with Sarah Moulton of the Food TV channel. Kids LOVE this! Use peaches if you don’t have mangoes.
1 cup water
3/4 cup couscous
4 tablespoons sugar
2 juice oranges, preferably Valencia
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1 ripe mango (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream, chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One […]

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Ingredients: Couscous modern · Desserts