Rice/3 recipes

Broiled stuffed mushrooms filled with seasoned rice, chopped nuts, chili sauce, and lemon juice, drizzled with melted butter. A savory bite-sized appetizer.

Baked rice pudding infused with instant coffee and studded with sweet stewed figs. Served warm with vanilla whipped cream, this old-fashioned dessert is pure comfort in a bowl.

Chilled wild rice chicken salad tossed with sweet green grapes, crunchy water chestnuts, and cashews in light mayo. A refreshing make-ahead lunch or potluck crowd-pleaser that serves six.

Midia is a Turkish-style mussel and rice appetizer with pine nuts, currants, cinnamon, and allspice. Cooked in olive oil and served at room temperature with fresh lemon.

Persian sweet rice (shirin polo) cooked in fresh orange juice with orange zest, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, and raisins. A fragrant, jewel-toned side dish for special occasions.

Lobster in tomato sauce with saffron rice: Mediterranean-style shelled lobster simmered in tomato, white wine, orange juice, fennel, and saffron, thickened with lobster coral and liver. A rustic European coastal seafood feast.

Homemade baby food blending cooked chicken, brown rice, ripe peach, and a sprinkle of wheat germ for a nutrient-rich first-foods meal. Quick to make and gentler on small tummies than store-bought.

Layered rice and sour cream casserole with green chiles, Monterey Jack strips, and melted cheddar on top. A creamy, cheesy vegetarian Mexican-inspired side dish.

Avgolemono is the iconic Greek egg-lemon soup: silky chicken broth thickened with beaten egg yolks and fresh lemon juice, gently simmered with long-grain rice. Bright, creamy, and restorative in every bowl.

Korean jujube rice cakes made with just two ingredients: dried jujubes kneaded with glutinous rice flour and steamed. Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet with no added sugar.

Smoky kielbasa red beans and rice made in the microwave in 30 minutes. Pinto beans, tomato sauce, and cayenne bring bold Cajun-style flavor to this one-pot weeknight dinner.

Brown rice cooked in beef broth for deep savory flavor, then tossed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and a side dish that punches well above its weight.

A quick and delicious casserole that will start a fiesta in your kitchen!

Duck pilaf that makes the most of leftover roast duckling: rice toasted golden, simmered in stock with celery, then baked with diced duck and sweet dried apricots. A smart, savory-sweet second act for last night's roast.

Vegan key lime torte with a silken tofu filling, carob cake base, kiwi slices, and a mint-brown rice syrup glaze. Dairy-free, egg-free, and set with agar-agar.

Microwave Cornish hens with peaches glazed in honey, dry mustard, and curry powder over chicken-flavored rice. A retro one-dish weeknight dinner with sweet, mildly spiced poultry.