Curried Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle...
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Italian sausage and feta cheese give zest to the rice filling in these tender peppers I've prepared often over the...
Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies
Every time I share these cookies, I'm asked for the recipe. I'm happy to oblige.
Chicken and Wild Rice Bake
My chicken and rice bake is a lovely example of midwestern cuisine. The dish is ideal for hosting parties because...
Creamy Parmesan Rice
This quick and easy side dish can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's great served...
Southern Okra Bean Stew
When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...
Curried Tofu with Rice
Tofu takes the place of meat in this bold dish with lots of curry and cilantro flavor. (And if you’re...
Stir-Fry Rice Bowl
My meatless version of Korean bibimbap is tasty, pretty and easy to tweak for different spice levels. —Devon Delaney, Westport,...
Oat-Rageous Chocolate Chip Cookies
My aunt gave me this recipe, and my family thinks these cookies are delicious. We enjoy all kinds of cookies...
Great-Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies
This yummy cookie—a favorite of my husband's—goes back to my great-grandmother. At Christmastime, we use colored sugar for a festive...
Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats
My colorful “boats” with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s...
Tomato Beef and Rice Casserole
Here's a delicious dish that is very easy to make— and fast, too. The best thing, though, is that you...
Spicy Cajun Stew
Packed with flavor, this dish is surprisingly quick and easy since it has just five ingredients. —Elizabeth Freise, Bryn Mawr,...
Asian Quinoa
I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more....
Pea Risotto with Lemon
Lemon adds a refreshing taste to this lovely pea risotto dish that's perfect for spring. —Sue Dannahower, Fort Pierce, Florida
Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken
I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the...
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
This warm breakfast cereal made in the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning...
Cherry No-Bake Cookies
I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So...
Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies
Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled...
New Orleans Gumbo
I’ve been making this New Orleans gumbo for at least 30 years. I’m originally from New Orleans, and I think...
Spanish Rice with Cilantro
This special Spanish rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chiles and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve...
Homemade Lentil Barley Stew
Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...
Zippy Spanish Rice Soup
I created this recipe after ruining a dinner of Spanish rice. I tried to salvage the dish by adding more...
Cornmeal Dinner Rolls
A flavorful sidekick to chiles, soups and stews, these biscuits can also stand alone with a simple pat of butter...
Curry Chicken and Rice
I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The...
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida
Nutty Barley Bake
When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything...
Cajun Rice Dish
A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with...
Seafood Rice Casserole
My family loves rice and clams, so I decided to combine them in this recipe. It was a hit! This...