Let’s talk about couscous. These fast-cooking pearls are a worthy side dish on their own. However, it should come as no surprise that we like to dress them up a bit. In this recipe we toss whole-wheat ...

Whoever said cooking was hard never tried this lightning-fast recipe. The fussiest part is boiling the couscous; the rest is just tossing it with tomatoes and pantry staples. Serve this at your next ...

Allspice, cinnamon and a touch of cayenne add a sweet and spicy flavor to lamb chops. When served with Tomato Mint Couscous, the spiced lamb chops capture the flavors of North Africa. Sweet spices and ...

Give winter dishes a lift with this sweet and spicy couscous that takes little more than 15 minutes to make. Pear Almond Couscous is a good accompaniment to meat or poultry. It uses pantry-shelf items ...

And plenty more minimum-effort, maximum-rewards dinner ideas. By Melissa Clark Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Hang on to your hats, because Hetty ...