I love cooking. That’s why I have this blog. I love to cook. And bake (sometimes). Homemade pasta…I’m your (wo)man. Complicated sauces…bring it! Roasting, braising, canning and stewing…now you’re talking! Breakfast…eh. Yeah, just eh.
See, mornings are not my friend. Never have been. Growing up, my sister was one of those chipper morning people. Man, that bugged me. Happy and chattering away while all I wanted was some quiet time to wake up. Slowly. Preferably with a nice big cup of steaming hot coffee. I’m just not one of “those morning people“.
So, you won’t see me bouncing out of bed, with little blue birds on my window sill waiting to bring me my bathrobe, so I can hurry to the kitchen and whip up a scrumptious breakfast for my family. Nice thought. But just not happening.
Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE breakfast! Especially when someone else makes it for me. I even like to cook breakfast. But it has to be on my terms. I’m always on the lookout for breakfast dishes that can either be assembled ahead of time or require little prep time.
Now, I don’t have a good track record testing breakfast dishes on this blog. Remember the Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole I tried a while back? Or, the Overnight Mush Oatmeal? Both were great in theory but total flops in the end. Kinda hurt my ego. Which is why I’ve stuck with my faithful Scrambled Egg Brunch Bread, Raspberry French Toast Bake and my great-grandmother’s pancake recipe. I know they work and I can pre-assemble them so my morning hands-on time is minimal.
I came across this recipe for Breakfast Couscous. It sounded pretty good. I love oatmeal and this seemed very similar, only easier. So I sucked up my ego and gave breakfast another whirl.
Breakfast Couscous
Compliments of It’s a Keeper
www.everydaytastes.com
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in remaining ingredients. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Mixture will thicken as it cools.
Is it a Keeper?
This recipe was good. Really good. Really, really good. And, did you read those instructions above? Does it get any easier than that? I especially liked the different textures — the firmness of the couscous, the sweetness of the cranberries and raisins, the crunch of the walnuts. And the cinnamon just made it all warm and yummy. I heart cinnamon.
It was a very satisfying and fulfilling dish. And easy. Did I tell you how easy it was? I mean I could probably get right out of bed and make this. It’s that easy. However, if those birds on the window sill start chirping…well, we won’t go there.
Definitely a keeper! I highly recommend you make this. Tomorrow. Trust me.
Christina
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i love the idea of kids in the kitchen..there is a new meme out there about this.. if you want info.. I do it they do meatless monday and kids cook tuesday… I also am copying the breakfast couscous . I love grits.. in the winter but I am trying this.. I am visiting from Smart and trendy.. and I am your newest follower…
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Not usually a big fan of coucous, but this looks good =)
Sandie lee
http://cupofromance.blogspot.com
LOL Yeah breakfast is not so thrilling. I had never thought of couscous for breakfast though. Great idea! We have it, we might as well try it! I hope you have a blessed weekend!
Blessings,
Mel
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Feeling the same about breakfast, how about mixing all dry ingredients into zip-lock bag. Tips for estimated time and how to store these?
You know…I was thinking about trying this! Almost like an instant oatmeal. I think I’ll make some up this weekend and bring it to work with me and try it out!
I’m not sure on the timing…I’ll have to run some tests to see what works!
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I understand about not being a morning person. I’m not either, ask my poor children who often end up waking mom up because I overslept AGAIN!
I love to bake (check out my blog, it’s all about baking!) and I’ve got a couple go-to breakfast recipes that take just a couple minutes to throw together and bake for awhile, giving everyone a chance to wake up!
I think I might try this one, too.
Mrs. Undomestic.
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Thanks, Mrs. Undomestic! We non-morning people have to stick together! Great name, by the way!
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Awesome! Thanks, Anna!
Interesting. I have never heard of eating couscous for breakfast. I might actually give it a go, hehe.
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Ugh, I am not a morning person either. I love couscous, though. I’m excited to try this! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My sisters and I also are starting a cooking blog http://www.sixinthekitchen.blogspot.com
Wow, breakfast couscous! I’m intrigued! The recipe sounds delicious…thanks for sharing!
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I wouldn’t have thought to incorporate couscous into the morning! Great suggestion:)
We actually eat couscous for breakfast all the time, but I usually make it more savory. I add onion sauteed in bacon fat and then top it with a soft fried egg. I will definitely make this the next time I forget to start something the night before! Yum. By the way, I stopped over from Monday Mania.
I make this same recipe all the time – on my website it’s posted as my favorite breakfast item! It’s so easy, and it reheats beautifully. Definitely a keeper!
Sounds good. I’ll have to try it with leftover cooked millet or maybe quinoa for a gluten-free version.
Never thought of couscous for breakfast, but this does sound good! Very similar to oatmeal! Thanks for sharing this!
Sounds like this would be great with the cinnamon and raisins! Thanks for linking up!
i love brunches, because i can throw in more effort (and food) and give myself a real treat! this sounds like a great recipe to have on standby though! loads better than breakfast cereals ><
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This looks just fantastic. I cannot wait to try this. I love breakfast food!
This sounds so terrific. Thanks for posting it to What’s On the Menu Wednesday:)
Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
This sounds really good. I’m on the hunt for good breakfast recipes too. Thanks for linking this one at Make a Food-”e”-Friend Monday. It sounds like one I’d really like to try!
i could just see serving this for a special sunday brunch with friends…such a great idea! thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!
We are big quinoa fans here at the estate. I’ve been looking into soaking it with ACV or lemon juice the night before. Know anything about it?
Thanks for linking to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week…
Beautiful and filling. What a wonderful recipe.