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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    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...


    Popcorn Snacks

    6 reviews

    We always had popcorn balls at Christmastime when I was growing up. A couple years ago, my mother gave me...


    Mexican Rice

    9 reviews

    This recipe is a zippy, flavorful south-of-the-border side dish. My family always requests this rice when I'm making a Mexican...


    Asparagus and Ham Casserole

    5 reviews

    I created this casserole one day while trying to find a good recipe for leftover ham. Instead of resorting to...


    Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    11 reviews

    My husband is retired, so we do quite a bit of traveling. I like to cook, travel and add to...

    Norwegian Oatmeal Molasses Bread

    12 reviews

    "This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My...


    Rice and Chicken Bake

    19 reviews

    Mushrooms, celery and water chestnuts add texture and crunch in this comforting casserole. Chicken and rice are perfect partners that...


    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


    Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    36 reviews

    I brought these yummy cookies to work and they were gone in
    seconds. They’re a great snack and addictive,...


    Speedy Spanish Rice

    4 reviews

    Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he...

    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...


    Caribbean Rice ‘n’ Shrimp

    3 reviews

    This tasty meal-in-one is flavorful and hearty. The shrimp, asparagus and tomato combine to create a colorful and lightly spicy...


    Speedy Seafood Gumbo

    5 reviews

    I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I...


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    Hearty Barley Beef Soup

    1 review

    A big slice of sourdough bread goes great with a bowl of this heart-warming soup that's brimming with beef and...


    Veggie Barley Salad

    "When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...


    Chili with Barley

    3 reviews

    From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...

    Spanish White Rice

    1 review

    This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great...


    Santa Fe Chicken

    8 reviews

    Chicken and rice are dressed up with a zippy sauce for a complete meal that’s ready in a dash. Garnished...


    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...


    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...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


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    Turkey Wild Rice Soup

    43 reviews

    Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Terri...