Starches

These Easter delights are a cross between baked potatoes and deviled eggs. Potatoes mashed with Dijon, chives, and creamy gouda and stuffed back into their own...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Turkey and Thai food may not know each other well, but they're about to become best friends. A sweet stir-fry sauce made with peanut butter and ginger turns turkey and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

An easy-to-make recipe for sweet potatoes. It only takes a few minutes to prep, then the crockpot does the rest of the work, yielding a sweet...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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Baked potato slices are covered with barbecue sauce, Monterery Jack cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Risotto featuring creamy arborio rice, fresh mushrooms, and spinach, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a fancy dinner party. The recipe is easy to make...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The pre-made polenta makes this an effortless complement to the rosemary and white wine infused mushroom medley. Great as a side dish or appetizer.

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

If you can boil water, then you can make a fabulous polenta. Simply add cornmeal to your water and stir in your favorite cheese. Makes a great side meal to your meat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Considered a snack or "street food", these deep-fried, meat-filled rice balls have become popular not just in Italy but around the globe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, chicken broth, water, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is a slightly different twist on traditional fried rice. The carrots are cooked with the rice, and it uses brown rice instead of regular. It also adds corn...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A delicious and lower fat alternative to French fries. Made with polenta, salt, and ketchup or marinara sauce for dipping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, milk, Spanish onion, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, blue cheese, Idaho potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Two simple yet popular dishes together in one. Large shrimp are served tossed with a rich butter-wine scampi sauce over risotto made with arborio rice, chicken broth, onion, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Potatoes and onions are cooked in a warm-spiced curry sauce, Kashmiri-style. It can be served with naan or roti, or served over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These cute rice balls make a great appetizer for Asian meals. Substitute in some sushi rice and adding fillings like avocado or smoked salmon to give you a fun variation on standard...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The polenta is cooked in a flavorful broth, then topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Serve this dish as a main course or as a side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, kosher salt, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Risotto is a great example of how simple ingredients can be combined to create an amazing meal. This particular variation combines peas and prosciutto with arborio...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Classic comfort food combined with the ease of instant mashed potatoes. Ranch salad dressing provides flavor and butter and sour cream makes it as rich as made from scratch...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with thyme, parsley, potatoes, cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with raisins, water, butter, white rice, cinnamon sticks, salt, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Basmati rice is a great alternative to regular white rice. It has a lovely nutty aroma to it and cooks up very fluffy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, water, white rice, salt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with salt and pepper, vegetable oil, garlic, rice, red kidney beans, water, onion, hot green pepper, salt pork or bacon, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Microwave risotto? You bet! Get the creamy texture you love from risotto in this microwaveable recipe.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with celery, carrot, dried apricots, sweet onion, Romano cheese, eggs, flour, dried wild mushrooms, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Make restaurant-quality risotto the way chefs do. It doesn't require exotic ingredients, just attention to detail.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Rice in the pressure cooker is simple and turns out fantastic! Not mushy or sticky, just perfectly cooked grains of rice.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

Who knew turkey neck meat could be the star of the show? This cornbread dressing is rich, hearty, and just the thing to make any dinner feel like a special...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A delicious layered casserole of creamy sour cream rice, three kinds of cheese, and chopped green chiles.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Rice is cooked in chicken broth then mixed with a garlic, chive, and sour cream sauce and baked in the oven. Bread crumbs sprinkled on top give it added...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Mashed potatoes are good and garlic mashed potatoes are better, but horseradish garlic mashed potatoes are best. The spicy horseradish works great with savory...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Zucchini and yellow squash give this fried rice recipe an extra veggie kick. It also has Canadian bacon instead of the more commonly used ham in fried rice recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Looking for an easy rice side dish that doesn't come from a packaged mix? Check out this recipe. Great southwestern flavors with fresh jalapenos, avocados, salsa, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

This is a festive holiday stuffing with the addition of fresh cranberries.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A healthier version of French fries. Jicama strips are seasoned and baked in the oven or air fryer until crisp. Serve with ketchup or other dipping sauce.

Method:   microwave, oven, air fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sweet potatoes are roasted with rosemary, onion, garlic, olive oil, and a generous amount of sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The night before Thanksgiving or other big family event, make this easy recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to cut down on your cooking time during busy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This is a simple, traditional stuffing made with white bread, celery, onions, and sage. It is a staple recipe on many holiday tables.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours