Israeli Couscous without thyme

2 cups water 1 3/4 cups asparagus , diagonally cut into 1 inch slices 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 1/4 cups chicken[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 each shallots minced (or sub. red onion) * 1 1/2 cups couscous Israeli 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or chicken[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium shallot , minced (or 1/2 of a small onion) 1 cup israeli couscous 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, add if[...]