Recipes for dishes made from cereals and legumes

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish typically made with chicken or pork. This vegetarian version replaces the meat with shiitake mushrooms, which give the adobo a meaty texture.

A creamy, smooth corn porridge topped with gooey cheese and served with shrimp baked in herb butter. To make the herb butter, simply combine it with spices and herbs and...

Swap the traditional bun for a vegetarian black bean patty for a protein-rich, filling breakfast. If you're worried about the poached egg, feel free to swap it out...

Chimichurri is an Argentine hot sauce made with fresh herbs, traditionally served with grilled meats. The zesty combination of parsley, cilantro, garlic, and hot pepper enlivens the nutty flavor...

Instead of regular rice as a side dish with meat, prepare this summer pilaf, filled with juicy vegetables and aromatic herbs. Opt for brown rice. It's healthier than white rice and has a light, nutty flavor...

Rub the pork tenderloin with a chopped mixture of green onions, parsley, and dill and grill until the crust is crisp and the meat is juicy inside. Serve with rice...

Make a delicious side dish with a few simple pantry ingredients—eggs, bacon, Parmesan, and canned beans! Everything you love about traditional pasta...

This hearty salmon bowl is ready in just half an hour and looks absolutely luxurious, not to mention healthy. It's rich in protein, healthy fats, whole grains, vitamins, and fiber. Perfect...

These vegetarian patties are made with walnuts and rolled oats. They're a great alternative to mushrooms when you're craving something new. The flavor is rich, spicy, and slightly sweet.

This tender pork belly in a rich, savory sauce is cooked entirely in the slow cooker and packed with flavors inspired by the classic Chinese dish, pork belly with pickled...

If you have a slow cooker, use its capabilities to ensure a hot, flavorful dinner awaits you when you get home from work. Simmer smoked pork shoulder with beans, tomato paste, thyme,...

Congee, or zhou, is a popular Chinese porridge made from overcooked rice, making it ideal for the slow cooker. There are many variations of congee for breakfast and dim sum, and this version...

When the Irish call their breakfast a full breakfast, they're not kidding. This recipe features all the traditional components of a full Irish breakfast, but if that's too much for you, you can choose just...

The superb combination of butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley is known as "cowboy butter." It makes any dish or appetizer a hundred times more delicious, like those prepared with this...

This chow mein variation features chicken pieces stir-fried with spices, shiitake mushrooms, and celery in a rich Asian sauce. The highlight of the dish is the crispy, separately fried noodles. Serve...

This incredibly simple Filipino dish can be made the night before. The chicken is first marinated in a spice mixture with soy sauce and brown sugar, then simmered in the same marinade in a cauldron.

Using store-bought Japanese curry powder, you can prepare a hearty, savory dish in just 20 minutes, perfect for a midweek dinner. No measuring or mixing required...

Natural pork loin cutlets are marinated in brine for a few minutes before frying, making them extra juicy and tender. Serve with a warm salad of three types of beans:...

The star of this dish is a quick version of Mexican mole sauce made with peanut butter, cocoa, and spices. Simmer the seared chicken breast in it and serve, generously drizzled over each serving. For a side dish, cook...

Italian polenta with mushrooms is made like lasagna: polenta, mushroom sauce, and cheese are layered in a baking dish and baked in the oven until the cheese melts. Special...

The patties for these veggie burgers are made with mushrooms, red beans, and brown rice. Portobello mushrooms add a meaty flavor, while pinto beans provide a protein boost. To keep the patties from falling apart...

In spring, when the young asparagus appears, enjoy its delicate flavor in this fragrant risotto with mushrooms, thyme, green peas, and Parmesan. Instead of traditional dry white wine, add...

A delicate risotto is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the aroma of wild mushrooms, and their flavor is harmoniously enhanced by the salty pieces of fried pancetta. This risotto recipe is a little simpler than the traditional one:...

This version of classic escabeche is grilled and includes a vegetable side dish. Grilled snapper is served with julienned bell peppers and onions under a quick sweet and sour sauce that...

This rich, aromatic basmati rice pilaf with fresh spinach, marinated artichokes, and crunchy almonds is bursting with flavor. Serve it as a side dish with chicken or meat, or eat it on its own...

This vegetarian jarred dish features Middle Eastern meze classics like dolma, hummus, and cucumbers, topped with za'atar, a spice blend popular in the region's Mediterranean countries. The base...

To infuse neutral white beans with flavor, start by slowly softening garlic in olive oil. Add more herbs, like rosemary and lemon zest, until they infuse...

This one-pot dinner with rice, vegetables, and meat was inspired by the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, which is cooked in a hot stone pot to create crispy edges on the rice. With this...

Roast chicken thighs until crispy and serve with a spicy coconut sauce made with the chicken's juices and a salad of black beans, mango, onions, and cilantro. When...

This crispy pancake is made using the same technique as Iranian fried rice, tahdig. An egg yolk is lightly baked in the center of the pancake, so you can mix it with the crispy rice pancake like a sauce.

Wild rice is simmered with sautéed mushrooms and dried cranberries in a fragrant sherry-flavored broth, and when it's almost done, chicken breasts sprinkled with coriander are added to the rice, and everything is finished off...

Annatto seeds, a traditional spice in Puerto Rican cuisine, add a sunny color and nutty notes to this fragrant, fluffy rice. Typically served with black beans, the yellow rice fills the table...

Pack your child this healthy brown rice and Asian-inspired vegetable bowl for school. To encourage them to enjoy eating the vegetables, cut out bell pepper shapes. Cookie cutters of various sizes will come in handy here...

This hearty dish combines all the popular flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine: juicy pork, airy sweet cornbread, and zesty jalapeño poppers with cheese in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Everything...

This casserole is a simplified version of Mexican enchiladas, meat-filled tubes baked in sauce under a layer of grated cheese. It's almost the same, only more casual: all the ingredients...

Pan-fry pork loin cutlets until crisp and simmer in a rich red onion sauce for a cozy, home-cooked dinner. Serve with cornmeal and top with grated cheddar for a...

The combination of fresh apples and natural non-alcoholic apple cider makes this dish the perfect fall dinner, made in one pot! This recipe works best with...

"This Filipino version of Spanish paella is a regular staple in my family's cooking schedule for holidays and other get-togethers," says recipe author Maya Ferrante, "and it's certainly quite easy..."

Most of the ingredients in this quick sweet potato stew can be swapped out, meaning you're sure to have everything you need in your fridge and pantry for a delicious and healthy dinner. The key here is...

A gorgeous summer dish on a baking sheet. Warm roasted vegetables and bulgur are served with fresh escarole, softening its flavor and texture, while balsamic vinaigrette adds a finishing sweet note. If you...

A Moroccan spice blend, ras el hanout, imbues this vegetarian tofu dish with a vibrant flavor that will bring the whole family together in the kitchen. Simmer the tofu in a rich, herb-infused sauce with tomatoes and olives, and...

What makes this couscous truly delicious is the Moroccan blend of 12 spices. Add it to the couscous while it's steaming, and then a little more to the finished side dish, for an incredibly fragrant and...

Try this juicy, spicy Moroccan turkey stew with a fragrant cilantro sauce. Use the leftovers to make these burritos, sharing a small portion of the stew between four people. Serve it...

If you want to give rice an unusual flavor without adding unnecessary spices, simply fry it until golden brown before adding liquid and cooking. Frying it in butter gives it a...

Cooked quinoa and millet are tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, corn, and fresh herbs in a lemon-olive oil dressing. This makes a healthy whole-grain side dish for meat.