Rice
Wild Rice Salad
We couldn't have an American potluck dinner that didn't include at least one thoroughly native dish. The wild rice, hickory nuts, and dried cranberries in this salad are a nod to the potluck's origins.
Warm Jasmine Rice Salad with Shrimp and Thai Herbs
Matt McMillan, Big Bowl's executive chef, threw together these items for his lunch one day. We ran it as a special the next week. It's simple and delicious.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas
Ginger and sesame lend an Asian accent.
Pine Nut and Basil Rice
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cornish Game Hens with Sweet-Potato Risotto and Cranberry Sauce
From the Williamsburg Inn's Regency Room.
Fried Rice with Peppers, Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms
A salad of snow peas, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts and rice vinegar dressing is a good side dish. Fresh pineapple topped with coconut shavings ends the meal nicely.
Caraway Rice Cakes
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Snow Pea and Sesame Rice Pilaf
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Mixed Mushroom Stuffing with Rice, Raisins and Apples
A nice stuffing for poultry or an excellent accompaniment to pork tenderloin or salmon.
Spicy Peanut and Scallion Pilaf
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cuban-Style Red Beans and Rice
In Cuba, this versatile side dish is known as congrí. Louisiana has its own version of red beans and rice, of course, but in that one you won't find the oregano, cumin or cilantro.
Chinese Chicken and Rice Porridge (Congee)
Also known as jook, congee turns up in Chinese households morning, noon, and night. This thick rendition is made heartier with the addition of chicken.