Recipes for dishes made from cereals and legumes

This recipe works best with day-old cooked rice. Slightly dry, it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients better and turns out fluffy. This is also a great way to use...

This version of Korean kimchi fried rice is cooked on a griddle and is packed with umami flavor from the assorted mushrooms and zucchini-infused vegetable dressing. Each serving is served with a fried egg...

Despite its name, this dish has virtually no connection to Singapore. The recipe calls for minced pork, but Singapore fried rice is most often prepared with shrimp or a mixture of shrimp and...

Even if you don't have any fresh seasonal vegetables on hand other than onions, you can still make a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love. This recipe uses four popular types...

This flavorful chili is made with tender ribeye steak, beans, corn, and a bouquet of spices, but the real kick comes from four types of fresh peppers, ranging from sweet to hot:...

"During the winter months, I prefer to cook hearty, filling dishes. This chili is a great example of a delicious, comforting, and nutrient-dense dish," shares Melissa d'Arabian. Chili...

This popular Puerto Rican dish is most often prepared for Christmas and other major holidays. The rice is cooked in one pot with pigeon peas and pieces of pork, resulting in a very flavorful dish...

Arroz con pollo (Spanish: arroz con pollo) is a popular Latin American rice dish with chicken and a variety of spices and vegetables, including green beans and green olives stuffed with...

The main ingredient in this dish is Jamaican jerk sauce. It's used at every stage of cooking and infuses the chicken and rice with a wonderfully savory flavor. Marinate the chicken thighs in jerk sauce, and...

Fragrant wild rice, bright, sweet oranges, white grapes, tart cranberries, and rich pecans complement each other beautifully in this luscious salad dressed with raspberry vinaigrette and olive oil.

This delicious and filling salad of long-grain and wild rice, sweet grape tomatoes, and green onions in a refreshing orange dressing is juicy and vibrant. It's great both...

For a special occasion, prepare this unique side dish of wild rice with pine nuts and lemon. This dish uses pure wild rice, not a blend. It takes much longer to cook...

Wild rice isn't actually rice, but the grains of the herbaceous plant Zizania. When cooked, the dark outer shell breaks open, revealing a rice-like grain inside, dense and capable of...

In this five-ingredient side dish, nutty wild rice pairs beautifully with the bright, fresh flavor of orange. The rice is simmered in orange juice, creating a tangy, sweet, and...

This risotto is a quick fix from leftover cooked rice, but the sautéed mushroom mixture gives it a rich, vibrant flavor, as if you'd spent hours cooking. The asparagus pieces...

This quick pilaf of long-grain and wild rice with almond needles makes a wonderful side dish for any meat or poultry dish. Fragrant and rich, it's infused with sweet and tart bits...

"After a long day of running errands in Chinatown with my parents, we'd order donabe with spare ribs, black beans, and rice at a restaurant," recalls Vivian Chan. "The rice was soaked with everything..."

Chinese noodles are served in a thick vegetarian sauce made with meat substitute, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Topped with fresh vegetables, julienned strips, and sprouts...

“When I was little,” Molly Yeh recalls, “whenever my family ordered food at our favorite Chinese restaurant, it was the same thing: lots of dumplings and kung pao chicken, but without...

This Spanish paella is made with chicken, rabbit, chorizo, mussels, shrimp, langoustines, clams, and cuttlefish in a fish broth. This variety of ingredients, along with...

Poke, a snack once exclusive to Hawaii, has become popular worldwide in recent years. What is this trendy dish, you ask? Although Hawaiians have been eating freshly caught poke since ancient times...

Day-old cooked rice works best for this recipe. Drying it overnight allows it to better absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. You can substitute fried bacon for the Chinese sausage. Everything is ready...

Steamed fish is often seen at Chinese banquets and celebrations, but it's also a popular meal for weekday dinners. Steam mahi-mahi with cabbage...

A thick meat sauce infused with aromatic, sweet spices including cloves, cinnamon, and paprika, served over a plate of spaghetti, topped with canned (or home-cooked) beans, a...

This spicy chili con carne (or simply chili) with an Indian twist is a fresh take on a classic Tex-Mex dish. Ground chicken and crushed chickpeas are seasoned with jalapeños, spices, and a generous amount of...

This flavorful risotto was inspired by the Creole dish "dirty rice," where rice cooked with ground meat takes on a dirty hue but an absolutely stunning flavor. Instead of the usual...

"This recipe works not only with shrimp but with any other seafood. Saffron adds a classic, tantalizing note to the dish. You don't have to add the parsley at the end, but with it, the dish..."

Haninat pumpkin is similar in appearance to butternut squash, but it's sweeter, smaller, and has a thinner skin. It's perfect for a showy dinner, where the halves are stuffed...

Tomato and egg with rice is a classic Chinese home-cooked dish. It's so simple that it's perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner. With the exception of fresh tomatoes, everything else...

"This recipe is made in two parts, so you can make it just the pilaf or just the chicken. The spices are so flavorful, but the dish isn't spicy at all. My mom made this rice all the time when I was..."

This dish is made with a frozen stir-fry mix. It typically includes vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, green beans, and carrots. Sauté the vegetable mix in a sweet and sour sauce and...

Asian fried rice is a great way to use up leftover rice from last night's dinner. Chili oil and fresh ginger add a vibrant and zesty flavor to this cashew and chicken fried rice. In...

The star of this dish is Thai basil, which imbues it with a wonderful sweet and spicy aroma. Stir-fry ground chicken with spices and aromatic Asian sauces, add bell peppers and fresh Thai...

"Red and yellow curries are usually more popular. I'm a fan of green curry, especially with fresh seafood. The aroma of lemongrass, garlic, and chili just makes everything sing...

Succulent turkey breast in a crispy breading is served over a fragrant pilaf in a Japanese turkey curry sauce. For a light side dish, prepare a salad of char-grilled Chinese cabbage and mustard...

With this Thai-inspired dish, you don't have to sacrifice flavor to cut calories. This shrimp stir-fry in a light sauce contains 400 calories less than a similar serving...

This grilled beef flank steak roulade is filled with all the flavors of Puerto Rico. Sweet plantains, yellow rice, and black beans capture the essence of the island's culinary traditions, while the seasoning from the baked...

Arroz rojo, or red rice with vegetables, is a traditional side dish served throughout Mexico. The recipe is quite simple, but the dish is rich in flavor, and its distinctive red hue comes from...

A blend of soy sauce, Sriracha, fish sauce, and sugar infuses this green bean and tofu stir-fry with a bouquet of flavors and coats each bite with a delicious, sweet-and-savory glaze. If...

This salad combines everything you love about tacos, from tortillas to cheese. Instead of meat, add canned beans, preferably two types, like pinto and black. And don't forget the most important...

This stir-fry dish gets its amazing umami flavor from a quick, whipped sauce. Pour it over the seared chicken breast and asparagus, and let it thicken and coat each...

Natural bone-in pork chops are quickly marinated in a spicy Mexican enchilada sauce and grilled until crispy and charred. Serve with black beans in enchilada sauce...

Beef short ribs are richly seasoned and perfect for braising. Braise them in the oven in a spicy arrabbiata sauce with red wine and mushrooms. Serve with tender...

Slice the beef steak into thin strips and stir-fry in a hot wok with ginger, garlic, and chili pepper. Immediately transfer to the Asian sauce and let it steep. Mix the beef with...

In Korea, there are many recipes for the country's beloved pork belly, which is grilled whole, cooked on the stovetop, or baked in the oven. The air fryer is also gaining popularity. This device...

Make this spicy white beer rice with cilantro, garlic, green peas, and carrots for a festive side dish. It's aromatic, moist, and delicious. It's a perfect complement to meat or...

A rich sauce of tomatoes, barberries, Iranian golden prunes, and spices imbues the turkey breast with a bouquet of flavors and aromas. This festive dish is ideal for a small...

Roast pork tenderloin on a single baking sheet with cabbage and cherry tomatoes, and serve with basmati rice and raisins. Your secret ingredient for incredible flavor is curry powder. Add it to...

Collard greens can be quite tough and difficult to digest, so when making a salad with fresh leaves, crush them thoroughly and massage them with salt to soften the greens. Mix with...

"Chicken tikka masala is a popular Punjabi dish in Britain. The word 'tikka' means 'pieces,'" says Alton Brown. "I decided to give this international dish a slightly..."