Lentil White Bean Pilaf
Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...
Curried Rice & Noodles
As the head cook at a girls camp, I have to make a vegetarian option for each meal. This one...
Great Grain Salad
I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts,...
Tex-Mex Chicken with Black Beans & Rice
I came up with this Tex-Mex recipe for my sister who just got her first slow cooker. It’s...
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Rich and comforting, wild rice and mushroom soup is a great go-to for a hearty weekday lunch or dinner. If...
Butternut Coconut Curry
I love my slow cooker because it's so easy to make dinner with one! This flavorful curry was first created...
Fiery Stuffed Poblanos
I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious...
Chicken Risotto
Creamy chicken risotto incorporates the warming flavors of chicken, portobello mushrooms, onion and Parmesan cheese for a wonderfully comforting meal....
Mexican Skillet Rice
I never come home with leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks and parties. But I do bring back...
Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice
My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it...
Makeover Beef & Potato Soup
Slow-cooker easy, this soup is a Christmas Eve tradition after church services at our house. —Sheila Holderman, Berthold, North Dakota
Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls
I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...
Quick Pork Fried Rice
Making use of leftover pork and cooked rice, this delicious take on takeout comes together faster than you can order...
Spicy Lamb Curry
I've tweaked this curry over the years using a blend of aromatic spices. Fenugreek seeds can be found in specialty...
Brown Rice and Vegetables
This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet...
Vegan Jambalaya
This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...
Skillet Nachos
Taco-seasoned ground beef with tomatoes and rice makes a fast and easy nacho topping. Melt the cheese in the skillet...
Hearty Shrimp Risotto
Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the...
Onigiri (Rice Balls)
Because Japanese rice balls are so easy to eat, they're often used in lunch boxes. Our Test Kitchen's onigiri recipe...
Sausage, Rice and Broccoli
A recipe folding in sausage, rice and broccoli is what everyone needs in their weeknight dinner rotation. If fresh zucchini...
Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Dirty rice with ground beef is a departure from the typical chicken liver-centric version, but it's just as tasty. This...
Northwoods Wild Rice Salad
This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...
California Roll
Making your own California sushi roll is surprisingly easy. You'll need a bamboo mat, sushi rice and nori sheets to...
Slow-Cooker Golombki
I modified my mom's classic Polish dish to fit my hectic life. Instead of boiling the cabbage and then filling...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Rice Salad
We have end-of-season picnics for my son's flag football team. This makes enough to serve plenty of hungry boys and...
Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding
I live in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World. What better way to celebrate our wonderful orchards than...
Quick Italian Veggie Skillet
When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...
Butternut Squash with Whole Grains
Fresh thyme really shines in this hearty slow-cooked side dish featuring tender butternut squash, nutritious whole grain pilaf and vitamin-packed...
Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad
This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the...