For couscous

2 3/4 cups chicken broth

2 1/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous




Make couscous: 
Bring broth to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and stir in couscous, then simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. 

Spread couscous in 1 layer on a baking sheet and cool 15 minutes.