Rice and Grains

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Spiced Rice with Pickled Quince and Pomegranate

When food writer Danielle Centoni puts the word 'spiced' in her recipe name she means it. This flavorful rice side dish has cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and turmeric all packed in.

Aromatic Rice Pilaf

Author Julia Turshen says the trick to a simple rice side dish is to cook already-fragrant basmati rice with fresh aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger to add huge flavor.

Monster Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies are nice, but they get even tastier when add chocolate (or toffee pieces, your choice) to the mix. Bake up a batch on a weekend, and you'll have enough to snag for a snack or a quick dessert all week long.

Buttered Sweet Pea Rice

To make Buttered Sweet Pea Rice pareve (dairy- and meat-free), replace butter with olive oil. Then you can serve it to people keeping kosher (who don't eat meat and dairy at the same meal).

Lime-Coconut Shrimp & Rice

If you can't find black rice for this seafood dish, brown rice will work, but you'll miss out on the additional fiber and antioxidants found in black rice.

14 Fast & Healthy Whole Grain Side Dishes

Add a healthy side dish to dinner tonight with these tasty whole grain recipes. Each one comes together fast (about 30 minutes or less), so there's more time to savor your healthy meal. If you’ve wanted to try cooking with quinoa, bulgur, farro, or other whole grains, these recipes are a great way to start.

Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa is a hot food trend for good reason: It's hearty, full of protein and fiber, and makes a wonderful alternative to rice. Try one of our favorite dishes -- including quinoa salad recipes, quinoa chicken dishes, and more -- featuring this nutritious ancient grain. Plus, check out our video for how to cook quinoa perfectly every time.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Looking for a chicken recipe everyone will love? Count on a chicken casserole to do the trick! Because it's rich and creamy, this casserole recipe will please most picky eaters. Our chicken and wild rice casserole is ready for the oven in just 30 minutes, so it will make the cook happy, too.

Hot and Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

Chicken, Wild Rice, and Vegetable Casserole

Mexican Fried Veggie Rice with Radishes and Avocado

Spice up your fried rice (literally!) and make it healthier by using cauliflower instead. With a blend of Mexican spices like chili powder and cumin, this veggie fried rice bowl is tasty enough to become your new go-to dinner.