Rice/52 recipes

Inspired by Cat Caro's recipe, we made a few changes in our version. These deliciously filling sandwiches are also loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Perfect for a quick-fix lunch or dinner.

A savory and delicious soup made with juicy tomatoes, chickpeas and succulent veal sausage.

My husband and son liked this dish so much, I made it twice within three days. There wasn't a drop of sauce left, they soaked it all up with bread. It was that good.

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Crawfish corn maquechoux with sweet corn, bell peppers, onion, and tomato smothered in butter. A classic Cajun side dish loaded with crawfish tails for a true Louisiana one-pot meal.

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

Layers of mayo-spread French bread, sauteed tuna with vegetables, and cheddar cheese soaked in an egg and tomato custard, then baked until golden and puffy. Part strata, part souffle, all comfort.

A chilled beet borscht sweetened with apple juice and made creamy with nonfat yogurt. Roasted beets, lemon, and crunchy radish and cucumber garnish make this a stunning late summer soup.

Mulligatawny stew with curried chicken thighs, lentils, potatoes, and apple cider, finished with yogurt and fresh apple. A hearty Anglo-Indian soup with layers of warm spice.

Crock-Pot minestrone soup with kidney beans, zucchini, carrots, red pepper, and crushed tomatoes slow-cooked 8 to 10 hours. A set-it-and-forget-it vegetable soup with rice.

Chunky Italian sausage baked in a hearty tomato and vegetable casserole with red wine, oregano, and melted cheese on top. A Sicilian-style one-dish dinner ready in an hour.

Austin Grill's chicken chili verde features charred Anaheim and poblano chiles, tender potatoes, and fresh cilantro pureed into a vibrant green stew. Restaurant-quality Tex-Mex flavor, ready in one hour.

Manicotti stuffed with ricotta, diced mozzarella, and prosciutto, baked under tomato sauce and Parmesan. Italian comfort food that earns rave reviews every time.

Baked chicken breasts topped with chopped cranberries, diced apples, and walnuts, finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A quick, fruity weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.

A rustic, slow-simmered vegetable soup packed with navy beans, zucchini, carrots, turnips, and tomatoes, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Feeds a crowd with just 10 minutes of prep.

A three-meat, no-bean chili loaded with ground beef, pork, and hot Italian sausage simmered with Mexican beer and V8 juice. Florida-style heat that feeds a crowd.