Couscous is the most famous dish of North African cuisine, used as the main ingredient in many dishes in much the same way as if it was rice. The term comes from Berber languages, and Moroccan, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, ....
Polenta is usually sold at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal, and cook leek-cornmeal mixture for a shorter time.