Picnickers, start your microwaves. Memorial Day is the beginning of outdoor eating season, and the microwave can help cook some grain salads for picnics. One quick-to-cook grain is couscous, a ...

In a 2-quart glass measure or casserole, combine water, oil and cumin. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in couscous. Re-cover and ...