Rice! White, brown, and even black rice, are all easy to cook. We have hot recipes, room temperature salads, weekday choices, and holiday side dishes from simple to exotic. We even have wild rice recipes thrown in for good measure, as well as rice puddings, and a beverage.
Turmeric Rice with Almonds and Pomegranate
This colorful, savory and sweet vegan rice dish is a perfect accompaniment to your dinner table. Our Turmeric Rice with Almonds & Pomegranate is easy enough for everyday cooking and also special enough to go side by side with your most festive holiday dish. Get the recipe for Turmeric Rice with Almonds and Pomegranate.
Coconut Rice Salad with Pineapple & Herbs
Our Coconut Rice Salad with Pineapple & Herbs is good warm or at room temperature and works just as well as a side dish at dinnertime as it does as a main dish for lunch. Basmati rice is combined with toasted coconut and slivered almonds, diced fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, scallions and a flavor packed combo of fresh mint, cilantro and basil. Make sure to use uber-fresh herbs! The dressing is salty and tangy with umami flavor from the fish sauce, which is balanced by the lime juice. Get the recipe for Coconut Rice Salad with Pineapple & Herbs.
Forbidden Rice Salad with Sesame & Kale
Cooked rice is tossed with kale, carrots, cabbage, avocado, and tossed with a tangy lime juice and sesame oil dressing that is further enlivened with soy sauce and garlic-infused oil. Get the recipe for Forbidden Rice Salad with Sesame & Kale.
Cilantro Lime Rice
I was going to call this Green Rice because while this version is for Cilantro Lime Rice, it is just as delicious – and green! – when made with parsley, which might be more enticing for some of you. Get the recipe for Cilantro Lime Rice.
Vegan Brown Rice Dressing with Apples & Hazelnuts
Vegans rejoice! We have a stuffing for you complete with hearty whole grain brown rice, juicy apples and hazelnuts. Great as an everyday side dish, too. Get the recipe for Brown Rice Dressing with Apples & Hazelnuts.
Baked Rice With Olives, Feta & Pomegranates
This red and green baked rice dish is quite festive! And hearty, too, with slabs of feta. Perfect alongside a holiday turkey, or weeknight chicken. Get the recipe for Baked Rice With Olives, Feta & Pomegranates.
Cornbread and Wild Rice Stuffing with Pecans & Cranberries
A combo of cornbread and wild rice makes for a very savory stuffing. Dried cranberries add chewy texture, as do crunchy pecans. Wild rice is actually a grass, so consider this a bonus recipe! Get the recipe for Cornbread and Wild Rice Stuffing.
Fried Rice with Sugar Snap Peas
We love a one-dish meal and fried rice is a classic. This version for Fried Rice with Sugar Snap Peas & Carrots came about when the sugar snap peas at the market inspired me – and also had some leftover rice around. Very quick to make. Get the recipe for Fried Rice with Sugar Snap Peas.
Lemon Pepper Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops
This recipe for Lemon Pepper Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops is perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want an intimate dinner for two. Don’t let the word “risotto” scare you. While it takes more time to make than classic steamed rice, it is not difficult; you just have to pay attention and our step-by-step directions will turn you into a risotto maestro. Get the recipe for Lemon Pepper Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops.
Dominican Rice & Shrimp
This locrio de camarones is a juicy Dominican-style shrimp and rice dish that combines rice, shrimp, vegetables, herbs and spices in a dish full of the tropical flavor of our beautiful Caribbean country. Get the recipe for Dominican Rice & Shrimp.
Black Rice With Peaches and Mint
Black Rice With Peaches and Mint is way healthier and more beautiful than white rice. It’s full of protein, gluten free, easy to prepare and can be used in so many ways. Get the recipe for Black Rice With Peaches and Mint.
Rice & Beans
Moro de Habichuelas (Dominican Rice and Beans) is one of the most common dishes on the Dominican table, and you can modify it by using other types of beans. Get the recipe for Rice & Beans.
Perfect Basmati Rice – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
One of the reasons to love the instant pot is perfectly cooked rice. Being a north indian, I prefer white basmati rice over any other variety of rice. You don’t need to keep that extra rice cooker anymore and can free the counter space. Try this perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice. Get the recipe for Perfect Basmati Rice.
Rice & Sausage Stew – Asopao de Longaniza
Asopao de longaniza just screams Dominican flavors to me. Sure, other countries have asopaos, and others have longanizas, but this Dominican sausage and rice stew is, as we say, “dominicano hasta la tambora”. There are so many asopao recipes on our blog – from the popular asopao de pollo, or the amazing asopao de camarones (shrimp), to the simpler asopao de chuleta (pork chops). But this one couldn’t be left out. It is so rich, so flavorful, so warming and comforting that is perfect for the cooler days of winter, but nobody will thumb their nose at it even in the heat of summer in the Dominican Republic. Get the recipe for Rice & Sausage Stew.
Vegan Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Tofu
A yummy weeknight dinner with seasoned rice, seasoned tofu, black beans and veggies! Vegan Rice Bowls with cilantro lime tofu, rice, black beans, corn salad, tomatoes. A healthy plant-based bowl meal that’s perfect for meal prep, lunch and dinner. Get the recipe for Vegan Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Tofu.
Chicken & Rice – Dominican Asopao de Pollo
Served on chilly days, or as a quick, inexpensive dish, this asopao de pollo (chicken and rice pottage) recipe is always a favorite. This asopao de pollo recipe — a very popular Dominican dish — is one I took straight from my mom’s repertoire, with almost no change to the flavor of hers. This is something I ate many, MANY times when I lived at the parental home. Get the recipe for Chicken and Rice.
Instant Pot Dal and Rice
Instant Pot Dal and Rice is the most delicious Indian comfort food. Toor dal or Yellow Split Pigeon Pea cooked with onions, tomatoes and flavorful spices, along with pot-in-pot basmati rice for a complete meal. This is a vegan & gluten free Dal Fry! Get the recipe for Instant Pot Dal and Rice.
Black Rice and Spinach Salad
This healthy Black Rice and Spinach Salad is full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Treat yourself to this gluten free power salad – you deserve it! Get the recipe for Black Rice and Spinach Salad.
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness along with brown rice and lots of veggies. It is a great addition to your next dinner party or your Thanksgiving meal. It can be made ahead and frozen, so it is easy and quick to throw together. Get the recipe for Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans.
Instant Pot Sushi Rice
Learn how to cook perfect sushi rice in the Instant Pot every time with this never-failing recipe. This Japanese sushi rice recipe is easy, quick and makes the best rice for sushi rolls, sushi bowls and hand rolls. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Sushi Rice.
Pera-Piña – Pineapple and Rice Drink
Although its name (in Spanish) suggests that Pera-piña (pineapple and rice drink) is made from pears, in reality, it has been given this name because its taste and texture resemble that of pear juice. A favorite with kids, this nutritious drink is also the perfect merienda. Get the recipe for Pineapple and Rice Drink.
The Creamiest Vegan Rice Pudding (8 Flavor Variations!)
This is the creamiest vegan rice pudding you can make. This easy vegan recipe is using aromatic jasmine rice cooked in a mix of dairy-free milk (almond milk and canned coconut milk). Served with a swirl of homemade cinnamon berry sauce. It is an absolutely delicious breakfast or dessert! Get the recipe for Vegan Rice Pudding.
Mexican Rice Pudding – Arroz Con Leche
Rice pudding is a delicious dessert served all over the globe, but Mexican rice pudding is an especially tasty variant. Enjoyed as either dessert or breakfast, this comforting traditional Spanish dish is truly special. Topped with cinnamon and also known as arroz con leche, this recipe is so satisfying and delicious. Get the recipe for Mexican Rice Pudding.
Danish Rice Pudding – Risalamande
If you want to try something new and incredibly delicious this holiday season, try Risalamande. It’s a creamy, soft and melt-in-your-mouth Danish rice pudding with almonds and topped with a flavorful cherry sauce. Without a doubt, Risalamande Recipe is sure to become a beautiful and scrumptious addition to your festive holiday table. Also see my delicious Vegan Risalamande. Get the recipe for Danish Rice Pudding.
36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed
At FODMAP Everyday® we define “Quick” as a dish that can be on the table, ready to eat, in 30 minutes or less. “Easy” recipes have 15 minutes or less of prep time. All of these recipes are low FODMAP and free of gluten so they can be served to tender tummies too! Click for 30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed
Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes
Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes
Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal
We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal
23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes
There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.
23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?
Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?
Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!
Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!
10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!
Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.
We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!
