Rice & Grains

The University of Minnesota studied 30,000 women over nine years and found that those who ate at least three daily servings of whole grains, such as wheat berries, were 30 percent less likely to die of heart disease. (Note that the wheat berries in this recipe need to soak in cold water overnight, so start preparing the dish one day before you plan to serve it.)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In addition to being great with milk at breakfast time, this is nice sprinkled over yogurt, fruit or ice cream, or baked into your favorite granola cookies or bars.

Start this romantic supper with Russian caviar and ice-cold lemon vodka. The main course is a simplified but impressive interpretation of the Russian fish pie known as kulebiaka, which the French call coulibiac. Offer Champagne with the entrée, and finish the meal with babas au rhum from a French bakery to complete the cross-European elegance.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This Indian-inspired salad can also be served warm as a side dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Popular in the Italian kitchen for eons, risotto and wild mushrooms were embraced in the nineties by American home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. Offer this delicious version as a starter or a main course.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr

A crisp is one of the easiest desserts that a nonbaker can make.

(BUDINO DI RISO CON PERE E LIMONE) Since this recipe contains no milk or egg, it has a lighter texture and fewer calories than standard rice pudding.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A version of posole, a Mexican classic.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Here’s a quick and satisfying starter.

This dough produces a crisp cookie with oats for added texture.