Rice & Grains Recipes

We like cooking recipes with grains because whole grains are high in nutrients and fiber, lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and help keep you feeling full.

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    Mushroom Onion Barley Soup

    2 reviews

    After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley...


    Multigrain & Veggie Side Dish

    2 reviews

    “Packed with all the good things we're supposed to eat, this dish is delicious and so nice in appearance. It's...


    Stewed Beef with Rice

    3 reviews

    “When you come in cold and shivery from outside, count on this wonderful stew to warm you through,” says Donna...


    Hearty Burritos

    4 reviews

    Looking for a fast family meal or single serving supper? Try these beyond-compare burritos from Janelle McEachern of Riverside, California....


    Quick Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    18 reviews

    "Because this warming soup takes advantage of several convenience items, it's very quick to make," assures Gayle Holdman from Highland,...


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    Rice Spinach Casserole

    4 reviews

    "This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped...


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    Flavorful Fryer Chicken

    1 review

    Marsha Murray says this tender chicken with its full-flavored sauce is a lifesaver on busy nights. "This entree is quick...


    Chicken Carrot Fried Rice

    6 reviews

    A dear friend shared this colorful stir fry when my four children were small. It quickly won over those picky...

    Wild Rice Mushroom Chicken

    I use a wild rice mix to put a tasty spin on a traditional chicken and rice bake. It's simple...


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    Barley Casserole

    2 reviews

    "Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs...


    Flavorful Green Rice

    5 reviews

    Green onions and parsley give this green rice its name, but the appealing flavor is what makes it memorable. —Karin...


    Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    17 reviews

    "Even picky preschoolers, like my son, devour these wholesome treats sprinkled with cinnamon and packed with raisins," assures Trina Boitnott...


    Cowboy Cookie Mix

    4 reviews

    Since half the fun of cookies is baking them, I give this merry-making mix as a gift. The ingredients look...


    Gran’s Granola Parfaits

    1 review

    When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were...


    Green Chile Rice

    6 reviews

    Green Chili Rice is suggested by Sandra Hanson of Emery, South Dakota, a busy mother of triplets. "With only five...


    Mandarin Chicken

    2 reviews

    Prompted by a visit from my husband's orange-loving grandmother (she spends winters in Florida), I planned an orangy dinner. Even...


    Quinoa Pilaf

    10 reviews

    I created this recipe after tasting quinoa at a local restaurant. I really enjoy rice pilaf, but I don’t usually...

    Popcorn Bars

    3 reviews

    Forget the hassle of homemade popcorn balls; these bars taste just fabulous without all the fuss! As added bonus, they’re...


    Spanish Rice Empanadas

    3 reviews

    The shells for this main course call for refrigerated pie crust, which must be folded into pockets. Inside, you’ll find...


    Parmesan Rice Pilaf

    1 review

    MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side...


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    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...


    Breakfast Rice Pudding

    6 reviews

    My husband makes this rice pudding quite often for our breakfast.
    —Sue Draheim


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    Easy Mexican Rice

    2 reviews

    "As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of...

    Rice with Mushrooms

    3 reviews

    Convenient canned mushrooms dress up chicken bouillon-flavored rice in this easy recipe from Anita Miller of Sartell, Minnesota. "I used...


    Rice Vegetable Salad

    2 reviews

    Packed with vegetables, this dish has a touch of Indian flavor. “I first had it at a party and loved...


    Colossal Batch of Oatmeal Cookies

    7 reviews

    With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal...


    All-Day Red Beans & Rice

    8 reviews

    My family loves New Orleans-style cooking, so I make this authentic dish often. I appreciate how uncomplicated it is. And...


    Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies

    4 reviews

    "The next time you’re craving peanut butter cookies try this variation with oats and Grape-Nuts. I think it’s even better...


    Festive Rice Medley

    3 reviews

    Vicki Zobal of Georgetown, Texas punches up the flavor and nutrition of this fast-fixing mainstay with fresh green cilantro and...