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Couscous with Zucchini, Basil and Peas

You can enhance a simple dish like couscous and vegetables by deepening the flavors of the main ingredients. For example, cook your couscous in chicken broth instead of water, or at least in water plus a bouillon cube. And if you are making something involving sautéed zucchini, you should also be reaching for the anchovy jar. Like so: Continue reading