Rice recipes

Simple Cuban Black Beans & Rice in a Rice Cooker

I've loved cuban black beans and rice ever since I lived in Weehawken, New Jersey and ate at the Unica Cafe.…

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…

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…

Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)

Arancini means "little oranges" in Sicilian and they can be found all over Palermo. Cooked and flavored Arborio rice is formed around a filling of…

Mexican Rice

Pinoy Suman sa Ibos

This is another variety of 'suman'. What I grew up with is the other type of suman but this is just as good, presented in a different packaging.

Cumin Rice

This rice is a delicious mix of cumin and cinnamon. It provides a nice, slightly sweet flavor, that is a perfect complement to any middle eastern…

Basmati Rice with Herbs

This is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make…

Biko (Sweet Rice Cake)

Arroz Congrí

Arroz Congrí or Moros y Cristianos as it's also known is the national dish of Cuba, their version of the rice and beans. The "Moors" refer to the…

Brown Rice with White Beans and Spinach

This is a light, healthy vegetarian meal.

Ginataang Mais (Corn in Coconut Milk)

A creamy treat of rice and corn. A must try for anyone who enjoys porridge with a twist!

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…

Maple Syrup Rice Pudding

A maple syrup sweetened canadian dessert.

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…