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recipe for make-ahead rice casserole

Make-Ahead Rice Casserole

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, rice, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, creamed corn, sour cream, green onions, diced green chilies, dried cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild rice and chestnut stuffing

Wild Rice And Chestnut Stuffing

Made with chicken stock, wild rice, salt, olive oil, shallots, butter, mushrooms, garlic, dry sherry, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno corn bread stuffing

Jalapeno Corn Bread Stuffing

Made with vegetable oil, butter, sweet Italian sausages, onions, jalapeno chiles, celery, garlic, chili powder, cumin, walnuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for skillet sweet potatoes and carrots

Skillet Sweet Potatoes And Carrots

Made with sour cream, black pepper, vegetable broth, sweet potato, carrots, scallions, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy hush puppies

Spicy Hush Puppies

Made with milk, egg, onion, yellow corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, monterey jack cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for dulce de camote

Dulce De Camote

Made with tequila, rum, golden raisins, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, pecans, dark raisins

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bloody mary mexican fried rice

Bloody Mary Mexican Fried Rice

The secret to giving this version of fried rice some zesty Mexican flavor is the addition of bloody Mary mix! What a great (and easy) way to zip up a simple rice side...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for puerto rican fried rice

Puerto Rican Fried Rice

Many cultures have their own take on the traditional fried rice. This recipe for Puerto Rican fried rice calls for cilantro, which gives it a unique flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for acapulco mexican potatoes

Acapulco Mexican Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, salt, black pepper, oil, baking potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, tomato, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat creamy baked grits

Low Fat Creamy Baked Grits

Made with eggs, skim milk, chicken stock, quick cooking grits, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crispy home fries

Crispy Home Fries

Made with fresh parsley or chives, potatoes, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brown rice and peas

Brown Rice And Peas

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, red onions, red bell peppers, baby peas, brown rice, fresh herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked curried brown rice & lentil pilaf

Baked Curried Brown Rice & Lentil Pilaf

Made with curry powder, butter, brown basmati or brown jasmine rice, water, brown lentils, garlic, cinnamon stick, ginger, red curry paste

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato mille-feuille with smoked salmon

Potato Mille-Feuille With Smoked Salmon

Made with smoked salmon, lemon, olive oil, russet potatoes, salt, creme fraiche or sour cream, fresh dill or parsley, scallion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lithuanian potato kugili

Lithuanian Potato Kugili

Made with eggs, black pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, margarine, Milnot, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chestnut sweet potatoes

Chestnut Sweet Potatoes

Made with ginger, cinnamon, rum, sweet potatoes, apples, lemon juice, chestnuts, butter, brown sugar, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boiled white rice

Boiled White Rice

Made with water, white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegetable rice pilaf

Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Made with non-stick cooking spray, long-grain rice, green or red bell pepper, chicken or vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek baked stuffed potatoes

Greek Baked Stuffed Potatoes

Made with milk, yogurt, potatoes, vegetable oil, garlic, green bell peppers, red onion, dried oregano, black olives, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oven roasted barbecue potatoes

Oven Roasted Barbecue Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, vegetable oil, Barbecue Seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for roasted potatoes with parmesan and mozzarella

Roasted Potatoes With Parmesan And Mozzarella

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, potatoes, olive oil, parsley, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pommes de terre noisette

Pommes De Terre Noisette

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, margarine, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun fried rice

Cajun Fried Rice

Fried rice is so popular that many other cultures come up with their own versions, like this Cajun style recipe. It uses andouille sausage, okra, and a Cajun spice blend.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink risotto alla milanese

Pink Risotto Alla Milanese

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, butter, onion, rice, chicken broth, turmeric, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked oyster and rice dressing

Smoked Oyster And Rice Dressing

Made with whiskey, dried chervil or thyme, canola oil, leeks, celery, onion, fresh spinach, garlic, smoked oysters, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quinoa and black bean salad

Quinoa And Black Bean Salad

Made with garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, corn, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime juice, fresh coriander, salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pennsylvania dutch-style apple sausage stuffing

Pennsylvania Dutch-Style Apple Sausage Stuffing

Made with Italian sausage, bacon, onion, celery, mushrooms, sage, thyme, white bread, chicken broth, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for double tomato risotto with salmon

Double Tomato Risotto With Salmon

Made with beefsteak tomato, carrot, zucchini, salmon fillet, salt, chicken broth, olive oil, onion, arborio rice, garlic

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven roasted potatoes with bacon and rosemary

Oven Roasted Potatoes With Bacon And Rosemary

Made with black pepper, new potatoes, butter, bacon, olive oil, dried rosemary, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sausage and black bean grits casserole

Sausage And Black Bean Grits Casserole

Made with water, quick grits, garlic salt, smoked sausage or kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, salsa, black beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ginger rice with green onions

Ginger Rice With Green Onions

Made with green onions, ginger, rice, chicken broth, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broccoli and garlic with polenta

Broccoli And Garlic With Polenta

Made with vegetable stock, salt, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turmeric rice pilaf

Turmeric Rice Pilaf

Made with brown rice, oil, butter or margarine, onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, sliced mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned german fries

Old Fashioned German Fries

Made with fresh parsley, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, onions, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basque potatoes

Basque Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, bacon, onion, parsley, eggs, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beets, beet greens, carrots and rice

Beets, Beet Greens, Carrots And Rice

Made with water, brown rice, beets with greens, onions, carrots, cayenne pepper or hot sauce

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy rice with peas

Cheesy Rice With Peas

Made with process cheese product, rice, frozen peas, sliced mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for burmese coconut rice

Burmese Coconut Rice

Made with salt, milk, shredded coconut, long grain rice, onions, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for traditional mandarin fried rice

Traditional Mandarin Fried Rice

Made with white pepper, soy sauce, canola oil, eggs, green onions, garlic, fresh ginger root, rice, fully cooked ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy dirty rice dressing

Easy Dirty Rice Dressing

Made with black pepper, salt, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, bell pepper, green onions, cream of chicken soup, cream of onion soup, rice, ground chuck

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for vegetable dirty rice

Vegetable Dirty Rice

Made with thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, jalapeno chile, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, vegetable oil, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for risotto cakes with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

Risotto Cakes with Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with sun-dried tomato halves, risotto, egg, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buea coconut joloffe rice (cameroon)

Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)

Made with bay leaf, onion, peanut oil, tomatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, carrots, hot pepper, salt, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy scalloped potatoes with ham

Easy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Made with bread crumbs, potatoes, red onion, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, milk, ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lime-infused basmati rice

Lime-Infused Basmati Rice

Made with kosher salt, basmati rice, water, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for champps roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Champps Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Made with red skinned potatoes, roasted garlic puree, butter, salt, cream, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for haluski a'la mom

Haluski a'la Mom

Made with salt and pepper, sauerkraut, potatoes, bacon, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delmonico potatoes with breadcrumb topping

Delmonico Potatoes With Breadcrumb Topping

Made with potatoes, salt and pepper, Cheddar or Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted eggplant & mashed potatoes

Roasted Eggplant & Mashed Potatoes

Made with black pepper, sour cream, eggplants, baking potatoes, salt, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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