Rice and Grain Recipes & Ideas

It's everything you love about the childhood favorite, transformed into a luxurious dinner.

This vibrant Spanish rice dish, which uses the same technique as paella, is loaded with fresh veggies and shrimp and topped with garlicky all i oli.

It's easy to scrape together with whatever's in my pantry — and it never lets me down.

They're crispy on the outside and stuffed with gooey, melty cheese. What could be better?

Give orzo the risotto treatment.

It comes out perfectly every single time.

I'm never making it any other way.

Load 'em up with as many toppings as you like.

This fragrant rice is a must-have for Nowruz, the Persian new year, as herbs are a symbol of rebirth and health.

Keep a bag of brown rice stashed in the pantry and the possibilities are endless.

I've made pot after pot of it throughout this past year.

The perfect weekend breakfast.

You need this dish in your life.

Here's how to make dosa at home, including a from-scratch dosa batter and instructions for how to cook it.

It's crunchy, tangy, and incredibly vibrant.

I love the broth so much, I always used to go back for seconds of more broth on rice.

I couldn't love it more if I tried.

I knew I loved this humble bowl of soup before I ever took my first bite.

Everyone needs this in their life right now.

Complete with cilantro-lime rice and plenty of avocado.

Many cocktail recipes for the spring and summer call for the addition of simple syrup. Even better is when the recipe calls for a flavored simple syrup, such as rosemary. This recipe is very easy to make, and your kitchen will smell so good while you’re making it. This is taken from the May 2007 issue of Southern Living magazine. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Perfect for a cozy New Year's Eve at home.

It's the ultimate savory breakfast dish.

It tastes like you've been standing over the stove all day.

Why didn't we think of this sooner?

This upgraded twist on the classic boasts long-grain and wild rice and a delicious homemade cheese sauce.

Count yourself lucky if you have leftovers.

"I’ll still have some sort of turkey on the table, but this year the duck will be the centerpiece de resistance that will hopefully become a new tradition in the years to come."

This is an excellent dish for a holiday dinner or other special occasions during the cool season. With the rich stuffing, even a smallish duck can serve four quite easily.

This easy cornbread has crispy edges and a moist and fluffy center, and is packed with rich, buttery flavor.

"This dish is one of my absolute favorites to make on a cold day when we are staying in."

No one really knows when it became a staple in our household, but it’s a dish that I always look forward to.

My life, just like my rice, is full of love and gratitude for being Nigerian living in the United States, and raising Nigerian-American kids.

It's my favorite fall dinner.

There’s a delicate balance for making jollof rice, and this recipe has nailed it.

This satisfying one-pan dish comes together in just 30 minutes.

Each one is stuffed with melty mozzarella.

Finally, a quick and easy veggie burger (ready in 30 minutes!) made with pantry staples.

We'll be eating this every morning from now until Halloween.

You really can't go wrong.

The mushrooms add a dark, meaty flavor and texture, while the chestnuts are creamy (and high in protein).

It's from Julia Turshen's "Small Victories."

Did we mention there's crispy bacon involved?