My Favorite Recipes and Restaurants

Categories: Near East

• Couscous Al Fresco

  1 5.6 ounce package NEAR EAST Toasted Pine Nut Couscous mix
  1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
  3 cups packed chopped spinach
  1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  In large skillet, bring 1-1/4 cups water and contents of Spice Sack to a boil.Stir in couscous and tomatoes.
  Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  Fluff couscous lightly [...]

• COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

  I originally found this recipe over at Near East. They have some pretty easy recipes.
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3), cut into
  1/2-inch pieces
  1/2 cup chopped onion
  1 clove garlic, minced
  1-1/2 cups firmly packed chopped fresh spinach or one 10-ounce package
  frozen chopped spinach, thawed [...]

• Pesto Salmon Couscous

  This Just happens to be one of my husband’s favorite dishes
  Recipe Courtesy of Near East.
  1 package (5.6 oz) NEAR EAST Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Mix
  2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  1/4 cup green onions with tops, sliced
  1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce, divided
  4 skinless salmon fillets or any [...]

• Classic Garden Couscous

  I found this recipe on the back of couscous box a few years ago, I think it is very tasty.
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  2 cups chicken breast, skinless, diced
  1 clove garlic, minced
  1-1/4 cups water
  2 tablespoons white cooking wine
  1 Package (5.9 oz.) NEAR EAST Couscous Parmesan Mix
  2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed, chopped
  1/4 [...]