Rice Recipes

Tender beef meatballs loaded with sharp cheddar and deviled ham, browned and simmered in a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce, then served over rice. A rich, savory twist on the classic creamy meatball.

Sauteed shrimp with a curried banana sauce made from pureed bananas, apple, curry powder, cardamom, and ginger simmered in chicken stock. An elegant fusion dish.

Oysters and wild rice casserole, a Southern holiday-style bake with plump oysters, nutty wild rice, sage, thyme, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping.

Homemade moo goo gai pan with sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, and napa cabbage stir-fried in a garlic-soy sauce. Better than takeout in 30 minutes.

Persian chicken polo with basmati rice, dried apricots, raisins, and cinnamon layered and steamed together. A fragrant Iranian rice dish where the chicken and fruit sauce perfume every grain.

Creamy crab Romanoff casserole with rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, and mushrooms baked under a bubbly cheese and paprika crust. Cozy comfort in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian spinach, okra, and red pepper steamed and topped with a pureed split pea sauce over brown rice. A protein-packed plant-based meal with tarragon and soy sauce.

Thai jungle curry (kaeng paa) is the fiery, coconut-free curry, a brothy, herbaceous bowl of pork, eggplant, and long beans simmered with curry paste, kaffir lime, and basil. Light, intense, and ready fast.

Sauteed shrimp in a rich cream cheese and Swiss cheese sauce with white wine, broiled under golden breadcrumbs. Serve this elegant French-inspired casserole over rice or pasta in under 45 minutes.

Vegan gumbo with okra, corn, crushed tomatoes, and the Cajun holy trinity sautéed in water instead of oil. A quick 30-minute plant-based soup that's full of Southern flavor.

Lemon ginger beef stir-fry with flank steak, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, and a glossy sauce of fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, and sherry. Bright, savory, and ready in an hour.

Bubbie's chicken soup, the classic Jewish-style comfort bowl simmered from a whole chicken with onion, carrot, parsnip, and a generous bunch of dill. Golden, soul-warming, and it freezes beautifully.

Beef stroganoff braised with cola for a sweet, caramelized gravy with mushrooms, sour cream, and Worcestershire. A clever twist on the Russian classic that tenderizes tough cuts.

Quiabada is a Bahian Brazilian beef and okra stew with garlic, tomatoes, and malagueta peppers, simmered into a reddish sauce served over rice or angu.

Thai-style red curry pork stir-fry with green beans, mushrooms, red pepper, and fresh basil. A quick weeknight wok dinner with fish sauce and red curry paste.

Vegan lemon tofu cheesecake with silken tofu, tahini, and lemon zest on a Grape-Nuts crust with maple syrup. Dairy-free and egg-free.