Cuisine: Rice

Carrot Rice Pilaf

This Carrot Rice Pilaf is a very simple, yet delicious side dish. The carrots and celery leaves make it look so colorful.

By Leslie Blythe

Cuban Style Rice and Peas

This Cuban Style Rice and Peas is another versatile dish where you can add left over chicken pieces, or ham. This rice freezes well. Reheat in microwave with a about a 1-2 Tablespoons of water. Serve this with Cuban Pineapple Chicken and Havana Black Beans.

By Leslie Blythe

Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig

This Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig is beautiful & delicious. Tahdig is a speciality of Persian cuisine consisting of crisp rice taken from the bottom of the pot in which the rice is cooked. It's the best part!

By Leslie Blythe

Skillet Turkey Meatballs with Lemony Rice

Skillet Turkey Meatballs with Lemony Rice are easy to make and all in one pan. Served with a green salad, this makes a great weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Coconut Rice

These gluten-free Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Coconut Rice are not your average stuffed peppers. They are full of antioxidants and very low in fat.

You can use any color of bell pepper or mix them up for a colorful meal.

By Leslie Blythe

Eric’s Jambalaya

Try my husband Eric’s Jambalaya recipe. Jambalaya can be made many ways, but all recipes must have the trinity of celery, peppers, and onions; the meat is usually chicken and sausage such as andouille or smoked sausage. Shrimp is sometimes used. This is my husband Eric's version.

By Leslie Blythe

Tuna & Avocado Donburi

Try this Japanese Tuna & Avocado Donburi dish. A Donburi or "don" is a Japanese "rice bowl dish". This one is a wonderful mixture of tuna and rich avocado from Harumi Kurihara Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking: Simple, Elegant Recipes for Contemporary Tastes. She has been called the Martha Stewart of Japan.

By Leslie Blythe

Stir Fry Chicken with Zucchini & Carrots

This Stir Fry Chicken with Zucchini & Carrots is easy to prepare and very flavorful. You can substitute other vegetables like broccoli or snow peas.

By Leslie Blythe

Mushroom Risotto – Oven Method

I make this Mushroom Risotto recipe which has less stirring involved. It's delicious! You can substitute any kind of mushroom.

By Leslie Blythe

Benihana’s Fried Rice

Here is a version of Benihana's Fried Rice.

By Leslie Blythe