Salads with broth

1 box of plain couscous 8 oz vegetable broth 2 cups of cooked broccoli florets 1 large carrot grated 1 small red onion, about 1/2 a cup 1/3 cup golden raisins[...]

2 lbs red potatoes or 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes , scrubbed, unpeeled 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley , chopped[...]

1 lb washed black-eyed peas picked over 6 c. water 1 x onion minced 3 x garlic cloves - (to 4) chopped or possibly pressed 1 x bay leaf     Salt to taste 1/3[...]