Rice & Grains

A cool trick (pouring boiling water on chicken skin preps it for a layer of perfect shiny lacquer) turns a few basic ingredients into a flavorful dinner.

Inspired by the flavors of qorma-e-sabzi, an Afghan spinach stew, this simple soup relies on pantry staples and a box of frozen spinach.

This Cajun shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy delight, packed with vibrant vegetables including a blend of bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

Level up your weeknight dinner game with this fragrant, veggie-packed stir-fry. 

Ideal for weekend meal prep or a speedy weeknight dinner, these ground beef taco bowls keep things simple while being both versatile and delicious.

Our best gluten-free chocolate cake recipe combines oat and rice flours for a tender fudgy all-occasion dessert. The pudding-like frosting is just a bonus.

Jammed with mix-ins, including dried sour cherries, these flourless oatmeal cookies are wholesome and chunky with a warm, rounded hint of cinnamon.

We love precooked beets—and this speedy, hearty dish proves why.

A quicker version of Ukrainian holubtsi, with cabbage, pork, and rice—no rolling required.

Spiced, schmaltzy rice and tender braised chicken legs cook together in one Dutch oven—and the result feels like a warm hug.

Use this hands-off mushroom congee as a completely customizable canvas for all your cozy winter dreams. 

A hearty, wholesome twist on the classic, with brown rice, canned beans, and mushrooms.

Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu is a dream atop rice.

All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.

This weeknight meal hits all the high notes of the beloved sushi roll.

A combination of beer and vodka keeps the masa and rice flour batter on these swordfish pieces ultralight and delightfully crisp.

Comfort food at its finest, this layered casserole features fried rice, flavorful pork chops, and a punched-up tomato sauce under a blanket of melty cheese.

For the fastest grain bowl, use bulgur—which steams in just 10 minutes—as the base for sheet-pan chicken thighs and roasted broccolini.

Vibrant, earthy, and nutty achiote (also known as annatto) joins garlic, onion, oregano, and chili powder to create your favorite new rice spice blend.