Saffron-scented rice loaded with chorizo, pork, squid, and clams, studded with almonds, pine nuts, and artichoke hearts. A Catalan spin on paella that feeds a hungry table of six.
Sirloin strips stir-fried with zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, and red peppers, tossed with wild rice mix. A colorful, protein-packed 30-minute skillet dinner.
Vegetarian Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned rice, toasted pine nuts, and sweet currants. Served cold with fresh lemon wedges, these dolmathes make an elegant meze appetizer.
Vegetarian pinto beans and brown rice bowl with fresh vegetables, cilantro, salsa, and yogurt. A healthy, fiber-packed Mexican-style meal ready in 20 minutes.
Rice pudding with brandy-soaked currants, orange zest, and cinnamon, set with gelatin for a silky chilled dessert. Low-fat, make-ahead, and lightly boozy.
Oven-baked curry with chicken, shrimp, clams, mussels, and Italian sausage over saffron rice with coconut milk. Part paella, part curry, all showstopper.
Spiced turkey sausage browned with onion, then simmered with long grain rice, carrots, celery, and fresh basil in chicken broth. A one-skillet pilaf that's ready in 45 minutes with almost no hands-on time.
Pecan rice melange marries chewy wild rice and tender long grain rice with toasted pecans, butter, and fresh parsley. A nutty, herbal side that holds its own next to roast chicken or pork.
This is an amazing recipe, you can use all kinds of leftovers, they mix with rice, very tasty!
Black tea smoked chicken: Sichuan-and-five-spice-rubbed thighs hot-smoked over rice, black tea, and brown sugar, then tucked into lettuce cups with peanuts, scallion, and a soy-ginger glaze. An impressive, gluten-free-friendly appetizer.
Traditional Chinese rice porridge simmered until thick and creamy. This comforting congee with ginger and tangerine peel is endlessly customizable with toppings and proteins.
Curried baked pork chops on a bed of rice with golden raisins, celery, and apple juice. A one-dish oven dinner where the rice cooks right alongside the chops. Feeds 6 in about an hour.
Lentil rice veggie burgers blend sweet potato, mushrooms, and spinach into hearty plant-based patties. A wholesome vegan burger with tarragon and garlic that holds together on the grill.
Greek stuffed tomatoes loaded with seasoned lamb, rice, fresh mint, and a splash of white wine, baked until the shells are tender and the filling is fragrant. A Mediterranean classic that brings the flavors of the Greek islands to your table.
Cheesy vegetable rice bake with zucchini, green pepper, cheddar and cream cheese. A comforting low-calorie casserole that comes together in about an hour.
Simplified nasi goreng with chicken, caramelized onions, cumin, coriander, and brown rice. A home-cook-friendly Indonesian fried rice that skips shrimp paste and keeps ingredients accessible.