Kid friendly American rice & grains recipes

Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

A delicious rice dish that is easy to make and goes well with any type of baked, grilled or barbecued meat. A good way to sneak in vegetables to…

French Rice Salad

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans

At last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in…

Brown Rice Veggie Slice

This is a very easy recipe and you can use left over rice to form the crust. Can be eaten Hot,Cold or Room tempt. with or without a dipping sauce.…

Baked Brown Rice with Smoked Gouda Cheese & Spinach

This is a truly comforting side dish with serious creaminess going on and tons of deep, smoky flavor from the…

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

Tacos and Spanish Rice

Wild Rice Pilaf with Fresh Vegetables

Did you know that wild rice is not rice at all but grass? It grows in areas of shallow water, so prevalent in…

Lemon~Dill and Capers Rice Side Dish

Works so well with Baked Chicken,

I Heart Spanish Rice My Way!

A favorite side dish in my family! We love this with white fish broiled.

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Pueblo Rice

We love this rice. It is excellent served hot or cold. It is a slightly modified version of the Pueblo Rice from the Hell's Backbone Grill…

Rice and Barley Side Dish

This is an excellent side dish and so very tasty! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

A Stay in “Take-Out” Dinner

This is a great way to have “take out” without the cost. With Love, Catherine xo