Rice Dishes

This is a great recipe for learning how to make a basic fried rice. It uses simple ingredients but has all the right flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Spanish rice, in an instant! This quick-to-fix side dish uses instant rice and salsa to whip up a tasty rice recipe in just a few minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

O'Brien style refers to the onions and bell peppers in the dish. This simple oven-baked rice dish is great for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Awesome Asian-inspired pilaf that's not much harder than a regular batch of rice. Kick ordinary white rice up a notch. Easy to add in broccoli or bok choy to make it even more...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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This fried rice recipe has all the essential elements of traditional Asian fried rice with the addition of Hawaiian ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Dress up a box of Spanish rice mix with this easy recipe. Simply add extra veggies and kielbasa and the rice mix takes the guesswork out of balancing the seasonings....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Add a little Cajun flavor to your rice side dish. Rice with tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and Cajun spices make a great accompaniment to all kinds of entrees.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A deliciously simply one pot Cajun creation. Thanks to the ground beef it's super satisfying, while Creole seasoning along with diced peppers and onions give it that comfort...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.

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

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

We often think of pumpkin as only being for sweet dishes, but this risotto is a perfect example of a great savory use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tender chicken serves as hidden treasure amongst the creamy rice with pops of peas. This can be served as a side item or a main course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This rice is perfect for making various kinds of sushi. For best results, spread the rice out to cool to room temperature before using.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A simple yet tasty baked side dish made with white rice, green onions, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, and sherry.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A great, easy side dish made with rice, tomatoes with green chiles, green olives, onion, and Jack cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A healthier, low sodium version of homemade rice-a-roni made with no-salt seasoning and brown rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want the secret to making perfect white rice every time? Here you go!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ready in about 20 minutes and full of flavor. This basmati rice makes a great side dish with fish, chicken, pork, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Here's a creamy risotto worthy of some seared scallops or a fine fillet of sea bass. Using a pressure cooker makes a usually work-intensive risotto...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

Beef, tomato, and rice with a hint of spice. Spanish rice made easy in the crock pot.

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

Spice up your rice, spice up your life! A little butter and parmesan adds depth of flavor to basic white rice and makes it into an easy, satisfying side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Craving some Cuban? This creamy Cuban-style risotto with butter, onions, and rice cooked in saffron chicken stock makes a great base for some Cuban-spiced chicken or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

This recipe doesn't cheap out on flavor. Bacon, garlic, and savory veggies make this a go-to beans and rice dish that you'll enjoy again and again.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

An easy crockpot side dish made with instant rice, cheese, broccoli, onion, and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Simmering rice with kelp adds a little extra umami flavor to your sushi or other Asian rice meals.

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

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

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

Made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, chicken stock, olive oil, onion, arborio rice, white wine, saffron, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Made with green bell pepper, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, vegetables, white rice, brown rice, water, vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Learn the simple steps that go into making a great risotto with this basic how-to recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Add a little kick to your brown rice with a few simple extra ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

A little dill, garlic, and onion powder can really dress up some plain white rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes