Guest guest Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I remember hearing a while back about figs being seasonal (which I never knew before). This past week, they reappeared in my local supermarket. I was so excited! So anyone who has been craving figs, or wanting to make a recipe with them--now's the time! Couscous. I can't tell you how many recipes I've seen that call for couscous lately. I THINK I tried them once a long time ago, and wasn't impressed. They struck me (if that was couscous, which I can't swear to) as kind of a cross between pastina, tapioca, and white rice, or something like that. Does anyone have any comments about couscous, pro or con? I am thinking of trying some again, to expand my family's vegetarian options. But I have no idea if this will go over well with my family, or if I will like them any better. Also--these are wheat, correct? Are there any wheat free couscous on the market? I know Lundberg used to make Rizcous, but they discontinued them. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Yes, couscous is wheat - I often use quinoa instead of couscous, since it's a wholegrain and it's gluten-free.On 29/03/2010, at 4:58 AM, youhavehowmany wrote:Couscous. I can't tell you how many recipes I've seen that call for couscous lately. I THINK I tried them once a long time ago, and wasn't impressed. They struck me (if that was couscous, which I can't swear to) as kind of a cross between pastina, tapioca, and white rice, or something like that. Does anyone have any comments about couscous, pro or con? I am thinking of trying some again, to expand my family's vegetarian options. But I have no idea if this will go over well with my family, or if I will like them any better. Also--these are wheat, correct? Are there any wheat free couscous on the market? I know Lundberg used to make Rizcous, but they discontinued them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Quinoa sounds like a better option for me anyway. Thanks for the reminder about it, Alice! Marilyn Alice Leonard <alice Sun, Mar 28, 2010 2:00 pm Re: FIGGIES!!! And couscous????? Yes, couscous is wheat - I often use quinoa instead of couscous, since it's a wholegrain and it's gluten-free. On 29/03/2010, at 4:58 AM, youhavehowmany (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: Couscous. I can't tell you how many recipes I've seen that call for couscous lately. I THINK I tried them once a long time ago, and wasn't impressed. They struck me (if that was couscous, which I can't swear to) & nb sp;as kind of a cross between pastina, tapioca, and white rice, or something like that. Does anyone have any comments about couscous, pro or con? I am thinking of trying some again, to expand my family's vegetarian options. But I have no idea if this will go over well with my family, or if I will like them any better. Also--these are wheat, correct? Are there any wheat free couscous on the market? I know Lundberg used to make Rizcous, but they discontinued them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 We love couscous as well. You can get regular or whole wheat (I have a harder time finding whole wheat). You may have tried Israeli Couscous in the past. It is much larger than regular couscous. It is like large tapioca balls in terms size. I really like it in a salad or in a soup. I have never seen whole wheat Israeli couscous before but it might exist. It does take longer to cook. Give it a try again. Couscous is great for a quick meal and is very versatile and a change from other grains/starches. Paula , youhavehowmany wrote: > > > > > I remember hearing a while back about figs being seasonal (which I never knew before). This past week, they reappeared in my local supermarket. I was so excited! So anyone who has been craving figs, or wanting to make a recipe with them--now's the time! > > Couscous. I can't tell you how many recipes I've seen that call for couscous lately. I THINK I tried them once a long time ago, and wasn't impressed. They struck me (if that was couscous, which I can't swear to) as kind of a cross between pastina, tapioca, and white rice, or something like that. Does anyone have any comments about couscous, pro or con? I am thinking of trying some again, to expand my family's vegetarian options. But I have no idea if this will go over well with my family, or if I will like them any better. Also--these are wheat, correct? Are there any wheat free couscous on the market? I know Lundberg used to make Rizcous, but they discontinued them. > > Marilyn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I agree with Alice. I prefer Quinoa instead of couscous. I mean, it's good, but would rather have more protein. I like brown/wild rice too. Couscous is not supposed to be like tapioca, btw. , Alice Leonard <alice wrote: > > Yes, couscous is wheat - I often use quinoa instead of couscous, > since it's a wholegrain and it's gluten-free. > > > On 29/03/2010, at 4:58 AM, youhavehowmany wrote: > > > Couscous. I can't tell you how many recipes I've seen that call for > > couscous lately. I THINK I tried them once a long time ago, and > > wasn't impressed. They struck me (if that was couscous, which I > > can't swear to) as kind of a cross between pastina, tapioca, and > > white rice, or something like that. Does anyone have any comments > > about couscous, pro or con? I am thinking of trying some again, to > > expand my family's vegetarian options. But I have no idea if this > > will go over well with my family, or if I will like them any > > better. Also--these are wheat, correct? Are there any wheat free > > couscous on the market? I know Lundberg used to make Rizcous, but > > they discontinued them. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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