This is fabulous! My two young sons helped make it. We used marjoram from the garden instead of oregano. The melted feta chunks are delicious. My youngest loved the chickpeas.
Chickpeas with couscous? Gosh, I never would have thought of that. Will have to try.
I made this tonight with fresh oregano from my yard. It was delicious. I served it with roasted chicken and roasted veggies for my Keto husband. Trader Joe's sells Israeli couscous, and they aren't expensive.
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I made this tonight and everyone thought it was delicious. I followed the recipe with no substitutions.
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I miss the videos from Melissa and I resent being expected to pay extra above my subscription for access to the recipes.
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Yes! This sounded good, so I clicked on the recipe. I find it sooo annoying that I already pay for a digital subscription, and have since they started charging, but I can't read the recipes anymore. Does anyone know if the recipes are included in the print version?
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@K: Consider adding home delivery for Sunday only. I think that gives you free digital and full access to all recipes. The customer care folks are real nice. Check your account page—it’s worth asking!
@William Stewart I think we all miss the videos. Please, bring back the videos!
I ended up subscribing to the recipes because $40 for the year is about the price of a new cookbook, and I use them daily. But I agree, it's frustrating.
Wondering for awhile now why an article about a recipe requires a click to read said recipe?
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I like pearl couscous (called Israeli couscous down here) but it is an exotic delicatessen ingredient that costs $6-8 for 600g. As a result I have bought it about 3 times ever. It's fun to use, but too expensive for what is essentially pearl-shaped pasta. Nice recipe idea, though.
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@Lisa Trader Joe's has them for pretty cheap.
@Teri Hudson. Lisa is in New Zealand, no Trader Joe's there yet.
As a snow storm slowly creeps its way towards Chicago, this is exactly the kind of meal I am looking forward to making over the weekend because anything that is "soft, cheese-filled and warming" IS "as gently comforting as that spot on the couch" especially during or after being snowed in.
The only ingredient I would change is the feta because we have a mutual understanding - it stays in its package in the fridge section and I don't even look in its direction. Mild to sharp cheddar are my best cheese pals.
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@Marge Keller
The storm has arrived and this Saturday morning, Jan. 19, it is still snowing. Yesterday, food stores were packed with shoppers anticipating the storm, like before Christmas.
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@Tuvw Xyz
We were one of the many who went shopping on Friday in anticipation of the storm. Since Rogers Park is next to Evanston, you probably received 8 inches of snow like us. It was the wind and bitter cold that made the situation even worse.
Glad I purchased the ingredients in this recipe on my way home from work on Friday because it was a big hit Saturday night. Stay warm and safe.
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I prefer my goulash with elbow macaroni and hamburger in the instant pot, quick, easy and certainly a comfort food.
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@ Rich Murphy Palm City
I love goulash made in beef cubes with red wine and baby potatoes. Couscous never enthused me.
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@Rich Murphy
And what does this recipe have to do with goulash?
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@Jman50
It's just another example of a type of bowl food that is cozy, cheesy and does not require too much effort in the way of chewing. Other examples were mentioned in the article such as polenta, mac and cheese, risotto and savory oatmeal. I know example of what Mr. Murphy is describing for my mother made something similar when I was growing up.
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