Rice main dish recipes

Rice with Lentils - Khichdi Jamai Ji

Khichdi is a mixture of dal and rice that is cooked together so that the flavors blend together. Various…

Mexican Veggie Rice

Slightly Spicy Chicken Donburi

We make this Donburi with just the curry powder...then add the chili sauce to each bowl as desired. Our kids like this fine without the chili…

Eggplant Donburi

As a Japanese american, I have a soft spot for donburi (Japanese term for just about anything served over rice). Our kids love it too. We mix up a…

Fried Rice with Tempeh

This is a delicious and healthy way to have fried rice. The tempeh provides a salty nuttiness similar to adding bacon, but with healthy goodness…

Zesty Lemon Parsley Risotto

The simplicity of this recipe and the tart lemon flavor make this usually heavy dish much lighter and more refreshing. This recipe is slightly…

Chicken Biryani

This is a great Indian dish that I adapted from Cooking Light recipe. They recommend raisins which I leave out. I've also changed the proportions…

Cantonese Chinese Stir-Fried Sticky Rice / Chow Lor Mei Fan

This is one of my favorite comfort dishes, and my Dad doesn't dare to not make it for Thanksgiving, otherwise…

Red Wine Risotto with Shrimp

This is a delicious recipe for the classic Italian dish of red wine risotto. Red wine risotto is made with a good dry red wine and wonderfully…

Paella

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's…

Southwestern Rice and Beans

A Tex-Mex favorite, cooked in a microwave.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto with white wine, thyme and Parmesan cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Browned Sage and Shallots

This is the first time I tried to make risotto and really loved it. I was inspired by a Barefoot Contessa…

Jollof Rice (a Nigerian party pillaf)

This is basically rice in red capsicum (or bell pepper) and tomato sauce. Lots of onions, thyme and curry.…

Lemon Rice