Samin Nosrat

The only good things I've seen emerge from a steamer are tamales, couscous, and dumplings - maybe the occasional artichoke or delicate fish fillet. But baby turnips with their tender greens still attached should be boiled in water as salty as the sea until their flesh is silky and soft.

American Chef

Marcus Samuelsson

What I love about the term 'salad' is that it can appear in so many different forms and says a lot about the cook. It could be a simple as fresh green lettuces tossed with a basic vinaigrette, or it could be as hearty as a couscous salad with grilled shrimp.

Ethiopian Chef

Dusty Baker

I love my daughter, but she had me on couscous and fixed me pastas and made me eat oatmeal every morning and what else, turkey burgers, turkey bacon, and that kind of stuff. So she wants her dad to live a long time, and I do, too.

American Athlete

I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his message. I wouldn't mind learning how to make couscous from scratch from a North African woman, either.

Lidia Bastianich

Italy is so influenced by others: couscous in the south, cinnamon in the north because of the Venetian spice trade - I just want to divulge as much information as I can.

Yotam Ottolenghi

Take your average couscous salad, and it's almost always a sloppy mush, no matter how much attention has gone into getting flavours in there.

Israeli Chef

Harley Pasternak

Couscous is not a grain. I repeat, it is not a grain. Much like its brother spaghetti and its sister ravioli, couscous is pasta.

Canadian Author

Jorge Cruise

If you want to lose weight, whole-wheat bread, couscous, and quinoa are evil.

Mexican Author

Couscous is often enjoyed during special events and family gatherings in North African cultures.

Cultural Dish

Traditionally, couscous is steamed in a special pot called a couscoussière, not boiled.

Cooking Method

Couscous is usually served with savory spices, meats, or vegetables rather than sweet toppings.

Savory Staple

Couscous is known for its quick cooking time compared to other grains; it can be ready in minutes.

Quick Prep

Couscous can be a base for many dishes; it's versatile and adapts well to different flavors.

Versatile Ingredient

While similar to pasta, couscous has its unique texture and flavor that differentiates it.

Not Just Pasta

 and needs very little water, surviving where nothing else will grow. As a chef, what first struck me was its delicate taste and its versatility. Similar to couscous,