Rice and Grain Recipes & Ideas

In the world of grains, barley is one of those that I am slowly but surely trying to cook with more. I grew up eating a lot (and I mean, a lot) of rice of all different kinds. Barley, on the other hand, is a grain that I most commonly had in soups and stews, like the classic beef and barley soup. My college food court actually served one every once in a while that I looked forward to on a daily basis!

Our local grocery stores carry a wide variety of flours that are great for all sorts of baking projects. Among the many types of flours available are white all-purpose, white whole-wheat, and regular whole-wheat flour. Regular whole-wheat flour is made from whole wheat grains, also known as kernels, and has a recognizable tan or beige color. White all-purpose flour (aka the kind you’re probably most used to baking with) is made from only part of the wheat grain known as the endosperm.

Don't toss that undercooked rice! Here's how to fix it.

You'll want to make extra sticky rice just to try this.

While brown rice is often marketed as a "better-for-you" rice, we love it for its nutty flavor and chewy texture. Here's everything you need to know about brown rice.

The world of medium grain rices is robust. Here's what you need to know.

You probably know arborio rice from risotto recipes and not much more, but this starchy rice can actually do a lot more than just turn into creamy delicious dinner. Here's what you need to know about arborio and how to use it beyond risotto.

Once you try Calrose for yourself you'll want to know every way to cook and eat it. Here's what you need to know all in one place.

How to make it taste like your favorite restaurant, plus how to cook it and eat it all on its own.

Although it’s traditionally used as a base for stir-fries or a simple side to meat dishes, jasmine rice is an all-purpose grain that’s great for a multitude of dishes.

It's ideal for eating as a side or as a base for saucy dishes, like curries or red beans and rice.

This beautifully hued rice deserves a regular spot on your table.

If you've ever been befuddled by this whole grain, you're not alone. Wild rice isn't a rice or grain at all, but a rather delicious edible seed. Here's what you need to know about cooking wild rice.