RecipesBrown Rice Pilaf Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesGreen Chile Rice Green Chili Rice is suggested by Sandra Hanson of Emery, South Dakota, a busy mother of triplets. “With only five ingredients, this rich and creamy rice casserole mixes up in a snap. I always get requests for the recipe,” she remarks.
RecipesCountry Rice Salad This is a delicious way to prepare rice and is a nice change from potato salad. It goes especially well with barbecue, or with grilled hamburgers at a cookout.
RecipesVermicelli Rice Pilaf At the holidays, I use butter and white rice in this recipe, just like my mom and generations of Armenian women did. But most days I saute the vermicelli in olive oil and substitute brown rice for white. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
RecipesLight Rosemary Rice This quick rice dish is a favorite with my family. It’s low in fat because it gets it’s flavor from herbs, not butter. -Connie Regalado of El Paso, Texas
RecipesHawaiian Rice Pudding “An aunt who lived in Hawaii shared the recipe for this tropical-tasting rice pudding,” relates field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. “It’s my family’s favorite comfort food.”
RecipesBeef Tips on Rice Don’t just rely on simple sandwiches when feeding a crowd. Beef tips and rice is an easy, elegant main dish. —Kathy Berndt, El Campo, Texas
RecipesRice and Green Peas This Parmesan peas and rice recipe is a wonderful complement to any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn’t crazy about peas, and I’m just the opposite. It’s a great compromise! —Inge Schermerhorn, Kingston, New Hampshire
RecipesWild Rice Jambalaya If you’re looking for a way to add zip to dinner, I’d recommend this full-flavored jambalaya. Brimming with rice, sausage and veggies, each bowlful is substantial. Just add bread or salad on the side, and you have a complete meal.
RecipesEasy Rice Pudding Rice pudding has been a family favorite for generations, both because of its fantastic flavor and ease of preparation. You and your family will love this pudding’s creamy texture.
RecipesSugarless Rice Pudding “I can whip up a batch of this rice pudding in no time,” relates Ruth Hannan of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “It has plenty of old-fashioned goodness without the sugar.”
RecipesMom’s Green Rice MY MOTHER-IN-LAW always served green rice with her chicken casserole. She was a great cook, and the local newspaper featured her several times as “cook of the week”. This creation of hers is one of our family’s favorites. I’m thrilled to share it with Reminisce readers. -Nancy Beatty, Springfield, Illinois
RecipesMango Sticky Rice As a nice contrast to traditional desserts, this Thai mango sticky rice recipe is a refreshing treat with a sweet and simple sauce that perks up your post-dinner taste buds.—Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas
RecipesOrange Rice Pilaf This is a delicious and different way to prepare rice. I usually make this recipe whenever I have guests. It makes a fabulous side dish served with just about any entree.
RecipesPerfect Sushi Rice There’s a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create a healthy rice bowl, tuck it into a lettuce wrap topped with grilled meat or use it as a base for your favorite stir-fry. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesEasy Rice Pilaf Onion soup mix and frozen peas really “rev up” your rice in this recipe. This side dish is a nice alternative to potatoes and complements turkey or any main course.