Rice recipe collection

Chicken pieces poached in a seasoned broth, then baked in a robust tomato sauce loaded with green chiles and garlic. A two-step method that keeps the meat juicy while building deep, layered Mexican flavors. Feeds 8 to 10.

Indian chilled carrot salad (Sonf Gazar Subji) with cumin, turmeric, asafetida, and fresh dill, tossed with brown rice and eggless mayo. A spiced, cold vegetarian side dish.

Cajun dirty rice with ground chicken gizzards, livers, and pork cooked in the holy trinity with Tabasco, cumin, and paprika. Authentic bayou flavor in every forkful.

Cajun dirty rice with chopped shrimp, red onion, garlic, green onions, parsley, and red pepper, finished in the oven with butter for a crispy top. A Louisiana classic with a seafood twist.

Classic shortbread with rice flour for a delicate sandy bite, baked in a sheet pan and cut into bars. Five ingredients, scored before baking for clean snap-apart pieces.

Fruit compotes are a typical dessert for a Sabbath meat meal.

Thai duck curry (kaeng pet) simmered in coconut milk with a handmade curry paste of dried chilies, lemongrass, shrimp paste, and coriander seeds. Rich, aromatic, and deeply spiced.

Curry-spiced chicken simmered with whole tomatoes, green pepper, and plump raisins for a sweet-savory weeknight dinner. Served over rice and ready in under an hour.

Chicken braised in a mix of regular and dark beer with onion soup mix for a rich, savory sauce. Four ingredients, one pan, and zero fuss. Serve over rice.

Easy eggplant Parmesan casserole layered with sauteed eggplant, Italian breadcrumbs, cooked rice, spaghetti sauce, and melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian main dish.

Glazed smoked ham roasted with a jalapeño jelly and cilantro finish. Foolproof holiday ham technique with temperature markers and a spicy-sweet twist on tradition.

Egg and vegetable rice bake folds beaten eggs through cooked rice, mushrooms, and onion, then bakes it into a fluffy, frittata-like casserole. A fast, frugal vegetarian way to use up leftover rice.

Vegetarian eggplant and mushroom stroganoff with balsamic-wine saute, garlic, cream of mushroom soup, and paprika. A meatless take on the Russian classic served over rice or fettuccine.

African-style eggplant curry with potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and hot chiles simmered into a thick, syrupy sauce. Vegetarian and served over rice.

Indian eggplant curry with peas and cilantro: a vegan dry-fry baingan masala built on tempered mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric, and cayenne. Soft, almost buttery eggplant served over rice, topped with bright green peas.

Elaine's dolmas are vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with brown rice, pine nuts, currants, mint, and dill. A Mediterranean mezze classic made vegan with TVP instead of meat.