Comments on: pearl couscous with olives and roasted tomatoes

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:35 +0000

This is my go-to party dish, everyone loooooves it. Thanks Deb! Do you think one can make it with orzo pasta and that it would still be as yummy?

By: Boomdog02

Boomdog02 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:42:48 +0000

I really enjoy your site. I too love Israeli cous cous..here’s a tip..before you add the broth, toast the cous cous in the pot/pan until it get golden brown, then add stock and cook.It adds a whole new dimension of flavor..nutty and toasty.

By: marie

marie — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:52:07 +0000

Funny, I live on a tiny island in the pacific ad we have it here:) love it with the spinach and pinenuts, try adding some porcini mushrooms, a touch of truffle oil and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan, my personal fave…would be great with the roasted tomatoes in there too.

By: Katie Quach

Katie Quach — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:40:00 +0000

This is a wonderful, wonderful salad.
I saw this a while back, kept buying loads of tomatoes, and then finding myself using them in green salads and soups instead.
Finally, thank god for Columbus Day holiday, because I managed to find the time tonight to try this out and it so worth it.
I used regular couscous instead of these Israeli ones, and it is still delicious. Also, just used parsley, as I did not have fresh thyme or mint.
I definitely recommend making this one. I want to buy the last of the remaining tomatoes this fall, before it becomes too late to make one final batch.

By: Grace Chin

Grace Chin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:23:58 +0000

My bf is an Israeli advocate and I’m making this for a group of people tonight!! This is my third time preparing this dish. Love it!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:07:43 +0000

I made this last night for one of the side dishes at a BBQ and everyone loved it…so flavorful. Thanks for sharing this superb recipe!

By: David

David — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:33:02 +0000

For the past 2 or 3 years Trader Joe’s has carries a straight Israeli Couscous, 6oz box; I finally got around to making this now that my garden tomatoes are ripe… so I just winged it with whatever garden stuff was ripe. Had the mint, the tomatoes and other stuff; had a nice couple of kale leaves so I chiffonade’d them in place of the parsley. It’s so much more flavorful with your own fresh veggies vs. those flavorless store veggies.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:56:36 +0000

this recipe is lovely! I’ve made it several times for potlucks, all to rave reviews. I frequently add in additional veggies (such as chick peas, corn, asparagus…) and roast them along with the tomatoes. Such a tasty dinner on a warm summer evening. The dressing is absolutely delicious! Thanks again for a great recipe Deb!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:17:52 +0000

I don’t know if there are Fresh & Easy stores in all areas, but they always have the pearly white couscous, along with many “hard to find” grains.

By: Jit lee

Jit lee — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:19:35 +0000

I served this to a bunch of hungry guys who were working on a construction project at my house. There is nothing left
This ia going to be one of those recipes that l will make again and again and again
Thank you!!!!