It's simple and easy, yet tasty! Being Puerto Rican, I love rice!
Author: LuisJanet Resendiz
This recipe was given to me by my sister. It's a hearty dish, and wonderful for the cold winter months. To make a little meatier, I cut up a small ham steak in cubes and add the cubed ham the last 20 minutes....
Author: Donna Gandy
Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.
Author: Joey Joan
This is a staple of Armenian homes and is always a favorite with everyone. Very easy to prepare and delicious with any meal, especially poultry. I serve this rice with breaded, baked chicken quarters.
Author: 5lilblessings
This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.
Author: Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Nothing exotic here except perfect brown rice every time. I was surprised that there was no recipe for this already. I hated making brown rice on the stove top, so I have used this for almost 20 years....
Author: MATHGOD
My mom is from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and this is how she has been making rice all her life. One day I finally stopped and measured the amounts she used while cooking. In my view this is the perfect Mexican...
Author: viv85e
This recipe is a great spin-off on your conventional (and let's face it, plain) side dish of rice at dinner. The brown rice provides a nutritious, fiber-packed alternative to white rice, and the cilantro...
Author: skinnymom
An easy spicy dish. Adjust the spices to your needs - less Creole Seasoning if you like it mild, add chili powder or cayenne pepper for more kick! This is also good with salsa on top. You can substitute...
Author: Sola
Easy enough for people who can't make rice at all, and everyone will love it!
Author: MONICA RODRIGUEZ
Very flavorful, quick, and simple rice and beans with a Mexican twist.
Author: Alicia
A sumptuous but easy Persian-inspired dish. Rosewater can be found in Middle Eastern groceries and in many large supermarkets. The carrot, saffron, and apricots make for a beautiful gold color. Add a pinch...
Author: JOHNTHEBEAR
Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian...
Author: jmerar
Black rice is one of the handful of superfoods. This rice is so flavorful and has a very unique presentation as it cooks up to a deep purple color. This rice goes great with just about any meal as a nice...
Author: Love2cook32
One of our family's all-time favorites. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve...
Author: SEISEN
A delicious side dish for beef or chicken. A great change from plain rice or boxed rice mixes. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or with saucy cube steaks.
Author: DHANO923
Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful
Author: Erin
This is a quick and easy family favorite that is asked for at home and at potlucks and parties. What makes this recipe so good is the endless ways that you can season it. It's also easily converted for...
Author: Ann Bray
You can vary this easy rice side dish by adding different spices or meat.
Author: Maryanne
I was bored one night and thought that coconut lime rice sounded good, so I made my own recipe. I was very much surprised! This wonderful rice will make your toes curl! Toss the cooked rice with diced...
Author: Karmabelle
If you don't have cold leftover rice around, this easy oven method will produce something very similar to the classic fried rice, with the perfect texture every time. Just like rice pilaf, the grains of...
Author: Chef John
Surprisingly easy and extremely flavorful. The curry powder does not add an actual curry taste, just a nice rich flavor, so give it a try even if you aren't a curry fan.
Author: Jacqueline
Rice is sauteed with onion and green bell pepper, and then simmered with water, chopped tomatoes and spices.
Author: JOHN MAC
Persian rice is made differently from the standard way I learned how to make rice. It is boiled in plenty of water, drained, then steamed and crisped with butter and a little more water. The plentiful...
Author: velvetmonster
Yellow rice is a staple in the Caribbean because of its beautiful color and flavor. Being Cuban, our household often served yellow rice. It's traditional to garnish yellow rice with pimentos, but I don't...
Author: Mombabe
This is one of my favorite rice recipes. It goes great with just about anything! Try a ginger chicken main dish with it!
Author: Tony Reinert
This recipe makes nice fluffy rice every time with great taste. It was given to me by my grandmother!
Author: Luis-Christine Poncio
Latin rice and pigeon pea main dish can be made with other peas or beans.
Author: Valerie Serao
A great recipe that is similar to the recipe from the homeland! Can be made as a main dish as well.
Author: DEED330
Delicious sweet coconut rice that can be thrown in a rice cooker or done on the stove. This is great when paired with a Thai green curry or stir-fry! Ideally, make this with either jasmine rice or long-grain...
Author: Melucy
Egyptian rice is a very short grain rice, grown in Egypt. It is not cooked the same way as medium or long grain rice. When cooked, it is supposed to have a fluffy texture, not at all sticky.
Author: Gamila Salem
This colorful spicy side dish goes perfect with kabobs, especially with cherry tomatoes; the color combo is most appealing. Lamb is a good accompaniment.
Author: Andi
Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part...
Author: CookingForDummies
In order to infuse the rice with the taste of broccoli, I puree the broccoli stalk with water and cook the rice in the green broccoli water. Some freshly squeezed lemon at the end adds freshness to this...
Author: Rita
When I grew up as a child in India, I always enjoyed this wonderful festive rice which was served at weddings or other special occasions. Also good with Indian curry.
Author: Sigrid
This is an adaptation of an old Armenian recipe, and this variation is so delicious I can't stop eating it. It's a great way to stretch expensive seasonal asparagus and pricey cashews. It's great as a...
Author: SABRINATEE
White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. This is the way my mom would make it and taught my sister and I. What makes this so different is that we fry it in oil with minced onion and garlic before...
Author: Nandabear
This is a fragrant, yummy rice. It is great with chicken and green beans! This is very easy to make. Substitute a mixture of thyme, marjoram, savory, and rosemary for dried herbes de Provence.
Author: Jennifer Green
This is rice with a kick. It is best served with Cajun chicken or another Cajun dish. You will love how this complements your main dish; however, because this rice contains some meat, it can be eaten alone....
Author: akatenacious3
Very nice with crab cakes, or chicken. basmati rice is best for this recipe.
Author: Retta
Pressure cooking rice enriches and intensifies the flavor of the stock and herbs. Wild rice is firm on the outside, soft in the middle, and its texture blends nicely with softer brown rice. This is a tasty...
Author: lutzflcat
Baked rice with cheese, diced chiles, cilantro, corn, and sour cream. Would be great served with green enchiladas!
Author: Ms. Baker
This is a wonderfully cumin flavored rice that enhances the flavor of many a dull meal!! Some variations to this recipe that are delicious: after adding the cumin seeds add onion, ginger, whole black peppercorn,...
Author: MEDHALEE
This is awesome as a side dish with enchiladas, tortillas, or any other Mexican dish.
Author: Cathy C
Rice cooked with green chiles, cilantro, and tomatillos. Goes great with fajitas.
Author: QuantumLeek
My grandmother's recipe. It's delicious and can be made with or without meat. It's also very versatile. Here I am using chicken, however you can use brisket, pigtail, oxtail, the list is endless.
Author: Tatiana