Rice/9 recipes

Rendang is the legendary Indonesian beef curry: chunks of beef slow-simmered in spiced coconut milk and tamarind until the sauce reduces almost dry and the meat turns fork-tender. Deeply fragrant and richly spiced.

A hearty vegetable soup with black beans, okra, zucchini, and crushed tomatoes braised in red wine with cumin, ginger, and cayenne. Served over brown rice for a filling vegan meal.

Louisiana red beans and rice with the holy trinity, cumin, thyme, and hot sauce. A hearty vegetarian version of the Cajun Monday classic, served over steamed rice.

Seafood thermidor casserole with poached fish, crab, shrimp, and scallops in a creamy mustard-wine sauce. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs and broiled until golden.

Baked Cornish game hens rubbed with butter and basted every 10 minutes with lemon, garlic, and rosemary. Just 5 ingredients for an elegant, golden roasted dinner.

Vegetarian peanut butter stir-fry with crispy tofu, crunchy vegetables, and a ginger-garlic peanut sauce served over brown rice. Vegan-friendly with soy milk.

Crawfish tails simmered in a creamy shrimp soup sauce with sauteed onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and white wine. Ladle this Cajun-style goodness over rice or pasta.

This is my rendition of a recipe from an old Campbell's Soup cook book.

Clay pot roast marinated 3-4 days in soy sauce, marsala, sesame oil, and curry powder, then roasted at high heat with carrots and onions. Tender, deeply seasoned beef.

Sauteed sea scallops with feta and mozzarella, bell peppers, jalapenos, and white wine. A cheesy, spicy skillet seafood dish served over rice.

Steamed cabbage with a tangy caraway vinegar sauce, red bell pepper, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly vegetarian side dish.

Whole roast duck stuffed with a sweet apple, raisin, and cashew dressing, topped with bacon strips for extra richness. Serve alongside wild rice for a cozy fall dinner.

Hearty, crispy-on-the-outside bean burgers made with refried beans, millet, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and oats. These plant-based patties come together in 30 minutes and hold their shape beautifully in the skillet.

Wake-Ewa is a hearty Nigerian black-eyed pea stew simmered in a spiced tomato and onion sauce with chili, coriander, and thyme. Serve over rice or with fufu for a filling plant-based meal.

Bite-sized chicken simmered in white wine with broccoli and mushrooms, smothered in a silky garlic cream sauce. A cozy 45-minute dinner for two, served over pasta or rice.

Vegan tomato rice soup blended creamy with soy milk and garlic, brightened by apple cider vinegar and finished with cooked rice and toasted sunflower seeds. Dairy-free comfort.