North american rice recipes

Mexican Rice

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…

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

This is a great recipe for potlucks or holidays. I have substituted andouille sausage for gizzards.

Island Rice

Leave the plain rice behind. Try this sweet/savory combo and you'll be hooked!

Brown Rice with White Beans and Spinach

This is a light, healthy vegetarian meal.

Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice

My Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice is a side dish packed with flavor and full of the fall colors. It's a side dish my family treasures and request…

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.

The Best Mexican Rice

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next…

Arroz a la Mexicana - Mexican Rice

This is the real deal...not the sorry excuse for Mexican rice you often get on a combo plate these days. The…

Cold Rice Salad

This salad is best the second day. It is easy to make and I enjoy serving this during the summer when we have a lot of people over for BBQ's.

Cilantro Lime Rice

This is a really easy recipe and can be adjusted to your taste. I really didn't measure anything, just kept adding and tasting until it was to my…

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…

Creole Rice Pudding

NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the…