Rice/8 recipes

Seared rare tuna steaks sliced thin sit atop fluffy couscous, dressed with a citrus vinaigrette spiked with cumin and studded with orange segments. Fresh mint finishes.

Crisp, lightly sweet banana crackers made with mashed banana, honey, butter, and flour. Thin, crunchy, and naturally flavored, these homemade crackers double as a fruit cobbler crust when crumbled.

Myong's kimchi ferments napa cabbage, daikon, carrots, ginger, and garlic in rice vinegar and sea salt for weeks in the fridge. A crisp, bright Korean-style relish that builds more depth the longer it sits.

No-bake peanut butter crispy rice treats made with brown sugar, corn syrup, and crisp rice cereal. Four ingredients, no oven needed, and ready to cut into squares once cooled.

Wok-fried pork tenderloin cubes with sweet bell peppers, soy sauce, and a hint of liquid smoke, tossed with rice. A fast, smoky one-pan dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Rice pilaf with green peas, bay leaves, and a whole cinnamon stick cooked in the Middle Eastern soaked-rice method. A fragrant vegetarian side with toasted, fluffy grains.

Ground beef and rice casserole sautéed in bacon drippings with tomato juice, stuffed olives, and paprika, topped with bubbly melted cheddar. Weeknight comfort food.

Seared bay scallops in a reduced grapefruit-butter sauce served over sesame fried rice with corn, snow peas, and peppers. A fusion seafood dinner with citrus brightness.

Grilled sweet and sour meatball kabobs loaded with pineapple, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms. Brushed with a tangy steak sauce glaze and served over rice.

Penny's Beans simmers cooked beans with brown rice, canned mushrooms, vegetable broth, garlic, and lemon juice. A one-pot vegetarian beans and rice ready in an hour.

Potato and rice soup builds a savory Italian-style broth with diced potatoes, shredded carrots, tomato paste, and arborio rice, finished with grated Parmesan and black pepper.

Persian-style mandarine rice with saffron, julienned carrots, slivered almonds, and sultanas in a citrus syrup. Soaked rice baked under a jeweled mandarin and saffron glaze.

Salted cod pudding with rice, eggs, and milk, baked until set. A traditional Scandinavian or Portuguese bacalhau-style fish pudding that's simple, high-protein, and ready in 1 hour.

Turkey Creole simmers cooked turkey with tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, and chili powder in the slow cooker. A dump-and-go post-holiday meal served over rice for six.

Italian sausage risotto with Arborio rice, beef broth, white wine, and Parmesan. Slow-stirred until creamy with browned sausage folded through every bite.

Black bean and rice salad tossed with fresh lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and low-fat Italian dressing. A no-cook vegan salad that turns leftover rice into a filling lunch.