This New Orleans style red beans and rice recipe is made easy in the crock pot. The beans are cooked with a ham bone for extra flavor. Then smoked sausage is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Big Easy Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Slow Cooker Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Ready to impress your friends with a stuffing recipe that's anything but ordinary? This apple-raisin stuffing can be whipped up in a snap, whether you prefer the crock...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Potato Wedges
Wedges are the way to go at home and are quicker than cutting fries. Plus, grilling them keeps them healthier. These would be perfect with a creamy condiment like spicy mayo or...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Fried Rice
Bacon adds flavor without making this a heavy dish. It's perfect served alongside egg rolls, sweet and sour pork, or chicken chow mein.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Arancini (Italian Stuffed Rice Balls)
Stuffed rice balls aren't just an Asian delicacy. These cheesy Italian saffron rice balls are filled with pork or veal and then breaded and fried until golden...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Spam Fried Rice
Spam holds its shape when stir-fried and is a good substitute for ham in other fried rice dishes. This recipe has a little extra kick from a jalapeno as well.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuscan Fried Potatoes
With just a handful of ingredients this Tuscan fried potato recipe transforms basic spuds into a crispy, golden delight.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Indian Yellow Rice
Turn some basic basmati into radiant rice. The mixture of spices, rich ghee, and nutty basmati make this rice dish a winner.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Brown Rice Mushroom Risotto
Get the creamy texture of risotto without all the work by making it in your crock pot instead. This recipe calls for brown rice, vegetable stock, cream of...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sushi Rice
Simmering rice with kelp adds a little extra umami flavor to your sushi or other Asian rice meals.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Cheese Fries
Bacon cheese fries are a delicious and decadent snack that is perfect for sharing with friends. These salty and savory fries are covered in melty cheese and crispy bacon, making them...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Restaurant Risotto
Make restaurant-quality risotto the way chefs do. It doesn't require exotic ingredients, just attention to detail.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Combination Fried Rice
If you are looking for a hearty and delicious fried rice, you've found it. This recipe combines chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp into one amazing dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Duchess Potatoes
This is an easy and fancy way to serve mashed potatoes. Use your favorite recipe for the mashed potatoes. You can also top the potatoes with cheese or add any additional seasonings as...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ranch Stuffed Potatoes
Mixing together ranch dressing mix and sour cream is downright genius and adds way more flavor than plain sour cream, especially for topping these twice-baked potatoes.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Instant Pot Cajun Red Beans And Rice
True Cajuns may balk at using a pressure cooker for this classic red beans and rice recipe, but it cuts the cook time and yields authentic-tasting results.
Method: pressure cooker, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary
Roasted potatoes with just the simple stuff are simply the best.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
All Day Slow Cooker Saffron Rice
Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Risotto
Learn the simple steps that go into making a great risotto with this basic how-to recipe.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Soft Potato Bread Stuffing
This soft potato bread stuffing is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving feast or alongside any poultry or pork dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Baked Potatoes
The wood chips give these baked potatoes a wonderful smoky flavor. Serve them split open and loaded with your favorite toppings or use them in other recipes calling for cooked or...
Method: smoker
Time: 2-5 hours
Healthy Fried Rice
This recipe for fried rice starts off with brown rice as the base and incorporates low sodium ingredients to make it a healthier choice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cumin Rice Pilaf
This pilaf recipe is a fantastic way to elevate some regular white rice. The key is toasting the rice with cumin and coriander to add depth of flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Simple Fried Brown Rice
Who has time for complicated fried rice these days? Just keep it simple and you'll only need four ingredients and a few minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
St. Louis Vegetable Fried Rice
A pretty traditional style fried rice recipe with the addition of either rice wine or sherry in the sauce mixture.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crawfish Stuffing
This delicious crawfish stuffing can be used to stuff poultry, mushrooms, salmon or other fish, or simply serve as a side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Celery And Sage Bread Stuffing
This savory stuffing combines the earthy flavors of celery and sage with soft bread cubes. Whether you prefer it slightly crispy on top or tender throughout, this dish...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Risotto With Shrimp
Made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, chicken stock, olive oil, onion, arborio rice, white wine, saffron, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basmati Pullao
This basmati is toasted in oil, studded with juicy raisins and salty cashews, and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. You'll never look at rice the same way again, and you shouldn't.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegetable Rice Casserole
Made with green bell pepper, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, vegetables, white rice, brown rice, water, vinegar
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Potato Pie
Potato slices and Mexican rice are layered in a baking dish and topped with a zesty tomato topping. Add cheese and your choice of taco-style condiments when serving for a delicious...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Potato Croquettes
Mashed potatoes with ham and two kinds of cheese, fried into craveable crispy Italian croquettes make a mouthwatering appetizer.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You've gotta have a go-to mashed potato recipe, and this one is a winner. The creamy, garlicky result is convincing enough on its own, but the convenience of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Quinoa Cooking Instructions
Try substituting this basic quinoa for rice in stir fries or curries, adding it to salads, or topping it with chicken or salmon.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
San Francisco Sourdough Stuffing
Here's a stuffing recipe that goes beyond the norm: think sourdough paired with the sweet notes of figs and cranberries, all nestled in savory turkey sausage.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Home Fried Potatoes With Garlic And Bacon
Potato slices are seasoned with garlic pepper and pan-fried in bacon drippings with onion and topped with crumbled bacon.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Brown Rice
Add a little kick to your brown rice with a few simple extra ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Herb-Roasted New Potatoes
New potatoes are oven-roasted with a variety of herbs, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Onion Rice Make-Ahead Mix
This is an easy side dish make-ahead mix that you can keep on hand for a quick weeknight meal. The rice mix will keep for up to 6 months.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Oven Fries
These oven fries are tender on the inside but have a nice crunch on the outside, unlike other oven-baked fries.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Stuffing
Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Shrimp And Asparagus Risotto
Creamy risotto with sauteed shrimp, asparagus, and a sprinkle of parmesan is an impressive dish that's impressively easy when a pressure cooker does the...
Method: pressure cooker, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat TGI Friday's Au Gratin Potatoes
Colby, mozzarella, and bechamel sauce turn ordinary potatoes into an extravagant affair. No need to dine out for this delicious dish. This copycat can easily be...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mama Losasso's Hot Italian Sausage Stuffing
Mama knows her stuffing! This hearty Italian sausage stuffing can be served with poultry or pork or as a general side dish.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Flourless Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet potato pancakes open up a whole new avenue of toppings. Whether you go savory with sausage and fried eggs or sweet with marshmallows and candied pecans, potato...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Southerners know their stuff-ing! Some other southern traditions include adding fresh chopped sage, hard boiled eggs, or cooked giblets to the cornbread dressing.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Outback's Sweet Potato
If you think sweet potatoes are just a side dish, think again; this Outback-inspired recipe turns them into a flavorful star of the meal.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hua Toei Chao Fan Fried Rice
Lots of flavor in this fried rice. It's made with cooked rice, peas, carrots, ham, onion, eggs, and soy sauce. A great way to use up leftover rice and/or ham.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Pilaf
The crock pot is an ideal vessel for making perfect wild rice. Mixed with mushrooms and lightly flavored with thyme, salt and pepper, this recipe is a great match to almost...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Potato Onion Tomato Curry
Serve as a side dish or vegetarian entree. Made with potatoes, onion, tomatoes, ginger, chiles, and lots of seasonings.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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