Rice/6 recipes

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.

Grilled shark kebabs marinated in rice wine, dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Firm, meaty fish that holds its shape on the skewer and picks up smoky char from the coals.

Shrimp and rice casserole with tomato juice, mayonnaise, green pepper, and grated onion. Mix everything together and bake for 45 minutes. Simple, creamy, and satisfying.

Baked rice with green chiles, sour cream, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy Southwestern rice casserole that comes together in 45 minutes.

Lentils and brown rice with Canadian bacon, red bell pepper, and a soy-vinegar finish. One pot, 50 minutes, and packed with protein and fiber.

Frank-ly paella with hot dogs, cocktail franks, and salami standing in for traditional seafood, cooked with saffron rice, peppers, and tomatoes. A playful, kid-friendly spin on Spanish paella.

Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo with a dark roux, ham, two kinds of sausage, Creole seasoning, and cayenne. A Louisiana party pot that feeds 15 to 20.

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Soy-and-rice-wine marinated chicken stir-fried with egg noodles, snow peas, prosciutto, and scallions, finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Better than takeout, ready in an hour.

Easy Mexican chicken and rice baked together in one casserole with chicken bouillon, onion, and a top blanket of salsa. Boneless breasts steam moist over the rice while the salsa flavors everything.

Tomates Yemistes are Greek stuffed tomatoes filled with arborio rice, pine nuts, currants, mint, and parsley. Baked in their own puréed juice and olive oil, served hot or cold.

Vegetable nut burgers with brown rice, wild rice, lentils, millet, and cashew butter, served with a fresh fennel-tomato-basil coulis. A hearty, vegan patty with serious substance.

Slow-simmered pork shoulder stew braised in beer with tomatoes, serrano chile, cumin, and cilantro. A hearty Mexican-style stew served over rice.

Vegetarian Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned rice, toasted pine nuts, and sweet currants. Served cold with fresh lemon wedges, these dolmathes make an elegant meze appetizer.

This simple recipe will have you making this scrumptious side dish that is great to serve when having guests over for dinner.

Lentil and rice one-pot dinner with carrots, garlic, and basil. A budget-friendly vegan meal that simmers in a single pot, no draining or sauteing required. High in fiber and plant protein.