Ice cream recipes

Classic broccoli rice casserole with sharp cheddar, cream of chicken soup, and sauteed onions. Mix, bake, and serve this crowd-pleasing side in under an hour.

Chocolate rice pudding made with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla, set with gelatin and layered with Kahlua-spiked whipped cream. A rich Mexican-inspired dessert.

A shortcut chicken and mushroom risotto made with long grain rice, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Creamy, comforting, and on the table in 40 minutes.

Velvety curried cream of chicken soup made from scratch with a whole chicken, rice, carrots, and sweet peas blended into a silky, spice-kissed broth finished with half-and-half. Pure comfort in a bowl.

Warm Santa Fe salad with sauteed peppers, kidney beans, Mexican corn, rice, and salsa piled over shredded lettuce with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

Rice pudding tart with red wine-poached pears fanned on top, finished under the broiler for a caramelized sugar crust. An elegant dessert that can be made ahead.

Minnesota-style clam chowder loaded with wild rice, potatoes, mushrooms, and cream. A Northwoods twist on New England chowder, finished with a splash of sherry before serving.

Creamy scallop and corn soup blended smooth with fresh ginger, rice wine, and scallions. A silky Asian-inspired bisque finished with cream and butter.

Three-layer no-bake bars with a crunchy peanut butter cereal base, creamy vanilla buttercream filling, and a glossy chocolate topping. Like a homemade peanut butter cup in bar form, ready without turning on the oven.

Crispy baked rice cups filled with creamy guacamole and salsa, a vegetarian Mexican appetizer with edible cheddar-cumin shells. Bite-size party food made in a mini muffin tin.

Creamy crab Romanoff casserole with rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, and mushrooms baked under a bubbly cheese and paprika crust. Cozy comfort in 30 minutes.

Cream of sun-dried tomato soup thickened with rice flour and infused with a classic bouquet garni. A silky, intensely tomatoey French-style soup that works low-fat or with a swirl of cream.

Scandinavian-style meatball cakes made from ground veal and pork with cream and eggs, served alongside beer rice cooked in French onion soup. A hearty, pub-inspired dinner.

Mexican chicken and rice with tomato sauce, cumin, chili, and a splash of cocoa for mole-like depth. Topped with cheddar, sour cream, and picante for a fast weeknight dinner.

This rich, earthy soup has but 100 calories per serving if made with non-fat milk.

Creamy rice casserole with tangy green chilies, melted cheddar, and a hint of bay leaf. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you need comfort food fast.