Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous without thyme

1 head roasted garlic , removed from skins 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons fresh herbs , chopped pepper 1 pinch red pepper flakes , to taste 1[...]

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth 1 cup couscous 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 Bring water to a boil.[...]

8 garlic cloves (not peeled) 1/2 lb brie cheese (or Fontina cheese, cut in 1-in cubes) 1 cup black olives (Mediterranean or Greek, pitted) 1/4 cup olive oil[...]