Make perfect white rice every time with this recipe from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."
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Unlike white rice, brown rice retains the nutritious bran and germ covering of the rice grain. This gives it a chewy texture, a nutty aroma, and plenty of essential nutrients. Follow our tried-and-true...
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Earthy fresh mushrooms combine with the tang of balsamic vinegar and the crunch of wild rice in this simple, hearty dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
A pinch of brilliant burnt-orange saffron, the stigmas of small purple crocuses, gives a dish a slightly bitter and floral flavor. Saffron is traditionally used to perfume bouillabaisse, but it can add...
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If you can't find wild rice, a wild-rice blend also works well -- just omit any seasoning packet in favor of the mushroom-parsley blend.
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A touch of butter and salt make all the difference in this foolproof rice recipe. This family-friendly side dish can be ready in a quick 16 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.
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These work as well on the Thanksgiving table as they do on a meatless Monday.
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Unlike stove-top risottos, this oven-baked version requires hardly any stirring. Grate some additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of the individual portions.
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Wild rice marries with pecans and dried cranberries in an updated pilaf.
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This firm, short-grain rice gets its name from the Italian town of Arborio and goes well with Chicken Livornese.
Author: Martha Stewart
This wild rice side dish goes well with roasted chicken, turkey, or braised pork shoulder.
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Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the word basmati means "queen of fragrance."
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This recipe for mushroom and asparagus risotto is courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin.
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This wild rice stuffing recipe is an unexpected addition to your Thanksgiving meal. It's delicious alongside a roast turkey.
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Satisfying bean soups often have to simmer for hours; this vegetarian stew tastes as if it did but uses canned beans and broth as shortcuts.
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Simple last-minute touches like toasted nuts will liven up your side dishes.
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Brown rice is less processed and more nutritious than its white counterpart. The trick to steaming it is to use less water than called for on the package. The end result: deliciously fluffy, nutty-flavored...
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The extra starch in Arborio rice gives risotto its creamy texture; here Parmesan cheese makes it even creamier.
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Brown rice gives this vegetarian tofu and broccoli stir-fry a nutty flavor and hearty texture and offers up more fiber than white rice.
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The recipe for this savory side dish comes from Norm Matthews of Junction City, Kansas.
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This is a quick and easy side dish to serve with our Chicken and Vegetable Saute.
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Don't fear the risotto; this creamy restaurant favorite is easy enough, if you follow our simple steps.
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For guests who prefer rice dressings to bread stuffings, this version, studded with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, is a welcome addition to the holiday table.
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Fragrant jasmine rice is made even sweeter by the addition of a little sugar; grated fresh ginger adds heat.
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Serve this fluffy, flavorful rice with our Tandoori-Style Chicken.
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Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, you can leave out the wine and replace it with an equal amount of broth.
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Wild-mushroom risotto has a delicate taste when made with fresh mushrooms, and a rich, wintry flavor if you combine fresh and dried.
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A pairing for the ages -- and a beautifully balanced source of protein -- rice and black beans crackle with flavor, thanks to jalapeno, onions, and garlic. In this version, hearty long-grain brown rice...
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Madhur Jaffrey shares the easiest way to cook basmati rice, also known as saaday basmati chawal. Salt is generally not added, as it is meant to be eaten with well-seasoned food, such as Jaffrey's Chicken...
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One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste...
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Reader Lisa Saffian of Burbank, California, shared this recipe for flavorful rice that pairs perfectly with Sage Pork Chops.
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This medley owes its substantial texture to sturdy little grains of pearl barley, wheat berries, and millet, as well as to a hearty helping of wild rice. Fragrant garlic, onion, and assorted mushrooms...
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Rice flavored with scallions and sesame seeds pairs nicely with roasted chicken or fish.
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This recipe is a masterclass in how mixing textures can elevate a simple, weeknight dinner to new and delicious levels. By giving the rice a few minutes in a hot skillet to form a crackly crust, you're...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
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Getting its bold color from cilantro and parsley, this rice dish goes well with fish tacos, kebabs, or grilled chicken.
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Congee is a savory rice porridge popular in many Asian countries. This recipe elevates congee to dinner status by incorporating flavorful chicken thighs for protein. Creamy and mild, it is the perfect...
Author: Greg Lofts
Sauteed in olive oil, scallions add fragrance and flavor to long-grain rice.
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Thislemony rice salad with dill offsetsthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.
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The toasted coconut adds a nice nutty flavor to this rice dish.
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You only need a few essentials for this basic version of risotto.
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This is an easy weeknight meal that can be as spicy as you like, depending on your curry powder.
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Rinsing rice in lukewarm water removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy once cooked.
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Ready for a risotto master class? Our test kitchen's foolproof recipe turns out perfectly al dente rice with a rich, creamy sauce every time. Lemon zest and juice, plus plenty of fresh parsley, give it...
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The flavors of dried and fresh mushrooms carry through in this proper Italian risotto, made from plump Arborio rice, which absorbs plenty of mushroom stock until it's meltingly tender on the outside but...
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