Made with onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, butter or margarine, consomme, lemon juice, carrots
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Starches

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Minted Bulgur Pilaf
Grilled Garlic-Potato Skewers
Skewered potatoes make an easy grilled side dish or appetizer. Add extra spices to take this dish up a notch. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces (we're partial to...
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pourgouri Pilaf (Cyprus)
Made with salt and black pepper, chicken stock, oil, onion, vermicelli pasta, pourgouri or boulgouri
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese Stuffed Potato Fritters
Cheese stuffed potato fritters are the perfect snack or appetizer. They are crispy on the outside and full of cheesy goodness on the inside.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
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Layered Cheesy Rice And Green Chile Casserole
A delicious layered casserole of creamy sour cream rice, three kinds of cheese, and chopped green chiles.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
South African Sweet Potatoes
Who says comfort food can't be a little exotic? These South African sweet potatoes are here to bring some warmth and sweetness to your dinner table.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes in the crock pot? Yes! Wrapped in foil, the potatoes are slowly baked and create gentle steam resulting in tender and fluffy baked potatoes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Ham And Potato Hash
Frozen hash browns, cooked ham, and a creamy mustard sauce come together in this simple slow cooker recipe. Enjoy as a filling brunch or dinner option.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Thai Turkey Fried Rice
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
Edamame With Sesame Jasmine Rice
Made with salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds, salt, water, jasmine rice, edamame, peanut oil
Method: stovetop
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
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
Herbed Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Stuffing
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
Coconut Rice Curry
Made with curry powder, rice, onion, water, salt, butter, coconut, salted peanuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Cooking sweet potatoes just got a whole lot cooler. With a splash of orange and a sprinkle of spice, you'll be wondering why you didn't make these sooner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked White Rice
Want a foolproof way to cook rice? Try this oven-baked method with easy to follow instructions for baking rice in the oven for perfect results every time.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Big Easy Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
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
BBQ Potatoes
Made with onion, red potatoes, Barbecue Seasoning, vegetable oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Congee
Congee can be doctored up in dozens of savory ways, from a simple splash of soy sauce to shredded nori seaweed and soft-boiled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 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
Simple Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with rice, lime zest, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Brown Rice Under Pressure
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
Quinoa With Corn And Basil
Corn, roasted red peppers, and basil give the quinoa a wonderful flavor. It works on its own, on top of some spinach as a light lunch, or as the base for a sliced chicken...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
This is a festive holiday stuffing with the addition of fresh cranberries.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Bulgur with Pecans
Made with pecans, water, bulgur wheat, dried basil, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brazilian-Style Black Beans and Rice
Made with oranges, raisins, salt, dried black beans, ham bone, water, mustard seed, dried oregano, garlic, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Wild Rice Cakes with Lager Cream Sauce
Made with celery, carrot, dried apricots, sweet onion, Romano cheese, eggs, flour, dried wild mushrooms, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Hearty Slow Cooker Hash Brown Potatoes With Turkey Or Beef
Made with frozen hash brown potatoes, ground turkey or beef, onion, cream-style corn, mushrooms, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Curried Rice
Made with rice, egg yolk, butter, onion, green bell pepper, curry powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread And Butter Stuffing With Fresh Sage
Truly a stuffing that pulls all the stops. Fresh sage is an absolute must, of course, but the sweet apples and raisins in this spectacular stuffing help...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Bulgur
Made with onion, garlic, bulgur, chicken or beef broth, tomatoes, paprika, tarragon, salt, black pepper, celery
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Brown Rice With Shiitake Mushrooms
If you are looking for a gourmet fried rice recipe, this is it. It uses fresh shiitake mushrooms and cooked brown rice but is garnished with strips of nori...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary
Roasted potatoes with just the simple stuff are simply the best.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Dill Rice
A little dill, garlic, and onion powder can really dress up some plain white rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sausage And Vegetable Risotto
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
Buffalo Potato Wedges
Potato wedges are basted with a Buffalo-style sauce while they cook and served with blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Rice
Want the secret to making perfect white rice every time? Here you go!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Mashed Potatoes
Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, sour cream, sugar, butter, salt, black pepper, chives, frozen chopped spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pan-Asian Fried Rice
Made with carrots, shiitake mushrooms, salt, celery, green cabbage, garam masala, stir-fry sauce, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, chili paste
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Curried Pineapple Rice
This recipe features a blend of fragrant curry and juicy pineapple mixed with long-grain rice. Perfect for adding a hint of tropical flavor to any lunch or dinner.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Curried Rice Mix
Made with long-grain rice, curry powder, chicken bouillon, raisins, dried minced onion
Time: under 30 minutes
How To Cook Foolproof Brown Rice
The best way to cook amazing food is to master the basics. Perfect brown rice is so versatile, whether for stir-fries, burrito bowls, or serving alongside grilled fish...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
White Castle Turkey Stuffing
White Castle isn't just for late night burger cravings! Chopped up burgers actually make a great stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey (or weeknight chicken).
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potato-Tomato Pot
Made with frozen shredded hash browns, green beans, onion, dried parsley, cream of celery soup, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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