Rice Dishes

Made with rice, lime zest, lime juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

A mixture of pork sausage, spices, vegetables, and long grain and wild rice cooked in a skillet to make a one-dish dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Wild rice is wonderfully tender when cooked in the crock pot. Combine it with almonds, onions, celery, mushrooms, chicken, and herbs and you have a delicious dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 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

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

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

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

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

Made with instant rice, salt, garlic, margarine or butter, mushrooms, red bell pepper, chicken broth, water, dry sherry or chicken broth, dried minced onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, shallots, olive oil, arborio rice, fish stock, butter, herbs, mussels, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Subtle spices dress up this rice dish. Goes great with a variety of main dish recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Fresh corn makes all the difference in this recipe. Half of it is pureed and then it is all stirred into the finished risotto. Serve it as a side dish, or like we did with some baked...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Use a good, rich vegetable stock in this recipe for the best results. Wilted spinach adds additional flavor and visual appeal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Regular fluffy white rice is fine for most dishes, but it can't match the decadence of this parmesan rice. Thick and creamy, it's a great substitute for risotto.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery, black beans, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a very rich and creamy risotto that's packed with nutrition.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Do yourself a favor, take that Thanksgiving carcass and make a broth. Then do yourself another favor, use that broth to make this rich risotto...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Greens take the place of your typical cooked veggies in this dish. Chorizo sausage and sriracha sauce spices things up a bit.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with italian parsley, dried cranberries, vegetable stock, brown rice, lemon juice, Granny Smith apple, olive oil, garlic, scallions, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cheeseburger rice is the best of both worlds. You get the delicious flavor of a cheeseburger, with the satisfying texture of rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with rice, Velveeta cheese, onions, margarine or butter, frozen chopped broccoli, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, green chiles, onion, butter, rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, andouille sausage, bay leaves, black pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, ham hock, red beans, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon rind, fresh parsley, water, margarine, onion, garlic, basmati rice, curry powder, salt, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Leftovers never tasted so good. Make a quick Spanish rice with cooked rice, onions, green peppers, and a zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, scallions, lemongrass, salt, onion, arborio rice, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hot sauce, black pepper, salt, bacon, onion, chopped peeled tomatoes, converted long grain rice, cooked ham

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bean sprouts, eggs, green onion, garlic, rice, water chestnuts, pork, soy sauce, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes