Rice Recipes

Sabzi Koofteh: Persian-style giant meatballs of ground beef, rice, split peas, mint, and watercress, simmered in a turmeric-tomato broth. Served with yogurt and pickles for a one-pot Middle Eastern dinner.

Gluten-free date muffins made with rice flour, buttermilk, and orange juice concentrate. Naturally sweet with chopped dates and a hint of citrus. Ready in 40 minutes, makes 12.

Vegan green onion soup blended smooth with potatoes, celery, and fresh herbs like dill and thyme. A bright, light spring soup with a beautiful pale green color.

Mormor's Swedish meatballs made with beef and pork, allspice and ginger, poached in water then baked in a brown sugar-butter-beef broth glaze. A Scandinavian grandmother's holiday recipe.

Veggie burgers in pita bread are homemade grain patties of barley, lentils, and rice with carrots, onion, and sunflower seeds, pan-fried golden and stuffed into warm pita pockets with lettuce and tomato.

Cuban-style picadillo turkey stuffing with ground beef, rice, olives, raisins, capers, almonds, and dry sherry. A Latin twist on traditional holiday stuffing.

Traditional Japanese tempura with a light, crispy cold-water batter and homemade tentsuyu dipping sauce. Works for vegetables, shrimp, fish, and squid with authentic frying techniques.

Creamy chicken wild rice soup made from scratch with homemade broth, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme. A lighter take on the Midwestern classic with sour cream stirred in for velvety richness.

Wild rice and bulgur pilaf simmered in chicken broth with tarragon, onion, and parsley. A nutty, low-calorie whole grain side dish with two textures in every bite.

Kashmiri chicken marinates slashed drumsticks and thighs in yogurt and curry paste, then simmers them with cumin, ginger, and ground almonds for a creamy, mildly spiced curry.

Dry soup mix made with split peas, lentils, brown rice, pearl barley, and alphabet pasta. Combine once, store for months, and simmer into a thick, nourishing pot of soup anytime.

Spicy chicken and pumpkin curry with coconut milk, jalapeno, fresh ginger, and warm curry spices. A vibrant fall-into-winter stew that pairs sweet pumpkin with tender chicken in a creamy curry broth.

Mim's cabbage rolls are stuffed with ground beef, rice, and nutmeg in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce with brown sugar and lemon juice. Make-ahead freezer-friendly casserole, classic comfort.

Mexican rice casserole toasts long-grain rice with peppers, jalapeños, and garlic, then bakes covered with roma tomatoes and southwest spices. Feeds a crowd, pairs with everything.

Greek octopus pilaf simmered in tomato, white wine, and oregano for an hour until tender, served over rice cooked in the braising sauce. A traditional taverna dish.

Budget-friendly layered casserole of toasted rice, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce baked for an hour. A simple vegetarian one-dish dinner.