The cranberries soak in warm water for 30 minutes. Boil grits in accordance with the instructions on the package. Just don't buy couscous quick cooking bags, it is terribly tasteless and like paste. I couscous was prepared as follows: In 150ml of water, add 0.5 tbsp. salt (can be a bit less, if you do not like salty), and 0.5 tbsp olive oil. Bring to a boil.

Remove from heat, add 100g couscous, cover and leave for 2 minutes. Add 1.5-2 tbsp of butter and heat on low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly and breaking up lumps with a fork. Warm couscous mixed with chopped nuts, sliced seedless grapes, cranberries and finely chopped parsley. Serve immediately to the table.

This dish is in the form of heat goes well as a standalone, and the cold like a salad.