Rice Recipes

Curry lobster risotto: arborio rice cooked the classic risotto way with West Indian curry powder, ginger, and shallots, finished with sweet papaya, mango, banana, and chunks of cooked lobster.

Fresh tomato soup with a bouquet garni of parsley, bay leaf, celery, thyme, and marjoram, pureed smooth with caramelized onion and a butter roux. Topped with sour cream and fresh dill.

Chef Paul Prudhomme-style rice with apple and raisin dressing: pecans, bell peppers, and spiced Cajun seasonings folded through fluffy rice. A holiday side with sweet-savory Louisiana flair.

Versatile Indian curry sauce with apple, chutney, and curry powder that works with chicken, meat, or tofu. A creamy, flour-thickened curry you can build around whatever protein you have.

Fennel risotto with arborio rice, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a hint of nutmeg. Creamy Italian comfort food where sweet, anise-scented fennel melts into every spoonful.

Basmati rice pilaf with dried apricots, garam masala, fresh mint, and pistachios. An aromatic Indian-inspired side dish with lemon zest brightness and warm spice depth.

Blanquette of veal is a classic French white stew with tender veal, cauliflower, and a silky sour cream and lemon sauce. Bistro comfort served over rice or noodles.

Smooth, naturally sweet baby food puree blending tender carrots with brown rice. Freeze in ice cube trays for single-serve portions packed with vitamins and fiber.

Creamy baked chicken curry layered over rice with tart Granny Smith apples and buttery avocado slices. A rich yogurt-cream sauce ties it all together in this 30-minute casserole.

A no-bake chocolate coconut pie with a crunchy shell made from melted semisweet chocolate, rice cereal, and shredded coconut. The filling is a silky bittersweet chocolate mousse swirled with cream of coconut and whipped cream.

Risotto with lamb and fennel: creamy Italian rice folded with seared lamb loin, blanched fennel, and fragrant fennel seeds. A restaurant-style dinner for two.

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Cajun rice dressing with apples, raisins, pecans, and a cayenne-white pepper seasoning mix. Sweet-savory-spicy side dish cooked in stock until tender and fluffy.

A fiery Cajun shrimp sauce piquant loaded with three types of pepper, jalapenos, the holy trinity, and tomatoes simmered in seafood stock. Spooned over rice, this Louisiana classic brings serious heat and soul.

Hollowed oranges stuffed with brown rice, chickpeas, and raisins dressed in an orange-tahini sauce with cumin and paprika. A stunning vegetarian main or side.

Asparagus simmered in orange juice and topped with sliced rounds of make-ahead ginger-orange compound butter with fresh cilantro. An elegant spring side dish that melts into a glossy finishing sauce.