Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John Spottiswood

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy.

Black Beans and Rice by John Spottiswood

A Cuban classic, this goes perfectly with all pork dishes, and also with poultry and fish.

Toasted-Coconut Rice by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes.

Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice) by John Spottiswood

I loved eating this in Japan and love to order it when I am visit Suruki supermarket in downtown San Mateo. Finally, I learned to make it myself. It is amazingly easy and soooo good! This dish with just a small piece of grilled salmon, meat or vegetable makes a wonderful lunch or light dinner. Feel free to mix up the ingredients…

Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans by Salad Foodie

At last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in fiber and nutrients but low in fat, this recipe is based on one from the USA Rice Federation. It's quick to make and can be the poultry stuffing, served as a side to holiday…

Zesty Rice & Barley by Catherine Pappas

This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Brown Rice Veggie Slice by Evil Fairy

This is a very easy recipe and you can use left over rice to form the crust. Can be eaten Hot,Cold or Room tempt. with or without a dipping sauce. As a meal or a side dish this works well. Bring to a friends house for a finger food favorite.

Quick & Easy ~ Black Beans & Rice! by Catherine Pappas

This dish makes a great side dish or as a meal with a beautiful colorful salad. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine xo

Chickpea Rice by sevgi

This is a Turkish Chickpea Rice recipe. To speed up the process, I use canned garbanzo beans. The terms garbanzo and chickpea are used interchangeably. If you are looking for ways to add protein into your diet, then this is a great recipe option.

Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

Risotto Alla Milanese by Jenny

Risotto is a typical Italian rice dish cooked in a broth (vegetable, chicken, seafood,etc) to a creamy consistency. It is pretty simple to make and tastes divine! When I tasted this risotto many years ago for the first time I fell in love with it right away. I was surprised by its creamy texture, mesmerized by its colour and amazed…

Caribbean Peas & Rice by John Spottiswood

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or black-eyed peas instead of red beans. If you can't find any of these, though, red beans make a fine substitute. This is great comfort food that is a nice mellow contrast to spicy-sweet Caribbean…

Easy Risotto & Gourmet Mushrooms by Amos Miller

Risotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner table - unless you have some (usually Northern) Italian blood in your family. When done with care, risotto can be a sublime accompaniment to all types of dishes. In fact, you can add all types of things to a risotto to…

Orange Rice Medley by Robyn Savoie

This is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in with the rice.

Tacos and Spanish Rice by Murtaugh Clan