Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which...
Shrimp with Coconut Rice
You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a...
Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Orange-Pistachio Quinoa Salad
Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. —Jean...
Bombay Rice with Shrimp
This recipe was given to me by a co-worker whose family is from India. I have served it many times...
Texas Pecan Rice
For a special holiday side dish, I dressed up an old recipe to give it a little more Texas character....
Big-Batch Jambalaya
I make this dish for football-watching parties because it feeds so many people. It leaves my mouth watering for it...
Quinoa with Peas and Onion
Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the...
Arancini di Riso
In Italy, arancini balls are often served as a side dish, like bread. Our arancini recipe features a ground beef...
Creamy Sausage Risotto
I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I’ve altered...
Veggie Sushi Rolls
These sushi rolls are a great finger food, side or even main course. They're versatile and can be...
Beef and Wild Rice Medley
A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and...
Almond Wild Rice
Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden...
Tangy Stuffed Peppers
My parents were farmers, so I’ve always liked to cook with fresh vegetables. This recipe represents our part of the...
Garlic-Herb Orzo Pilaf
"Mildly flavored and flecked with garlic and fresh herbs, this creamy, versatile side dish can accompany a wide variety of...
Turkey Sausage Jambalaya
"Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida....
Kentucky Stuffed Peppers
I learned to cook by helping my mother prepare fabulous meals in our large country kitchen after church. The things...
Hawaiian Rice Pudding
"An aunt who lived in Hawaii shared the recipe for this tropical-tasting rice pudding," relates field editor Joan Hallford of...
Rabbit Gumbo
My husband's family has enjoyed this satisfying gumbo for many years. Bold seasonings and savory sausage slices enhance the mild...
Shrimp Puffs
Shrimp and rice are two foods that are abundant in our area. These shrimp puffs are my family's favorite. In...
Savory Stuffed Pumpkin
"As soon as pumpkins are available in October, I stock up on them for making this special dish," pens Patricia...
Barley-Stuffed Peppers
My mother cooked with barley a lot, so when I found this recipe for stuffed peppers, I know it would...
Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella
My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers...
Summer Stuffed Peppers
Growing up and living in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, we've always had fresh vegetables from the garden, and this...
Lentil White Bean Pilaf
Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...
Barley Beef Skillet
Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and packed with veggies. It's also really...
Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya
This delightfully different jambalaya is lighter than many of the traditional sausage varieties. Plus, it's a great way to use...
Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
For extra flavor, I sometime add beef bouillon to the dish while the peppers bake. It also steams them a...
Breakfast Sausage Fried Rice
—Tami Thomas, Palmdale, California