Rice/6 recipes

Pureed red lentil soup with bacon and leek, finished with cream and served with poached chicken liver dumplings. A refined European soup with old-world elegance.

Ratatouille lasagna layers salted eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan. No pasta, no bechamel, just pure Provencal vegetables baked golden.

Shrimp and vegetable linguine tossed in a no-cook sauce of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, Roma tomatoes, and chili oil. Loaded with broccoli, peas, and peppers.

Silky oyster bisque thickened with a butter-flour roux and enriched with cream, simmered just until the oyster edges curl without overcooking.

Farm market soup stew packed with carrots, cabbage, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, Swiss chard, split peas, and tomatoes in vegetable broth. A hearty vegetarian garden harvest pot.

Bring the seafood restaurant to your home and enjoy this succulent dish that has hints of fresh lemon.

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!

Vibrant asparagus and roasted red pepper soup, creamy with evaporated milk and ready in 30 minutes. A vegetarian, naturally low-fat bowl packed with spring flavor.

Chilled shrimp salad tossed with fresh dill, cucumber, celery, and a tangy dressing of mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and anchovy paste. Serve it on lettuce or stuffed into hollowed tomatoes for a gorgeous lunch.

Hearty vegetarian chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and bulgur wheat for meaty texture. Loaded with vegetables, chili powder, cumin, and tomato juice. Vegan and filling.

Fish mulligan stew with haddock, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and bacon in a one-pot broth seasoned with celery seed. A hearty New England-style fish chowder that doubles easily for a crowd.

Roast beef sandwiches simmered in a garlic-lime tomato sauce with green chiles, cumin, and cilantro on whole-wheat rolls. A zippy Southwestern-style leftover makeover ready in 25 minutes.

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

Hearty vegan pot pie with potatoes, broccoli, tofu, and soy sausage seasoned with cinnamon and allspice in a whole-wheat crust. Glazed with barley malt for a golden shine.

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.

Fresh sweet corn and parsnip soup blends summer corn with earthy parsnips, milk, and herbs into a silky pureed bowl finished with mascarpone and parsley. A vegetarian late-summer comfort soup.