Israeli Couscous without spice basil

3 tablespoons butter , divided 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup shallot , finely chopped 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous 1/2 large cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf (fresh if[...]

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 cup israeli couscous 2 cups vegetable stock 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided 2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup spring onion , white parts[...]

salt 1 lb israeli couscous 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8[...]

1/8 cup oil 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 In a small jar or cruet, combine dressing[...]