RICE is easy to cook, good for you, and absorbs any flavor you toss at it. And these recipes showcase just how versatile this glorious grain can be.
Risi e bisi is way more fun to say than “rice and peas,” which is what the name stands for. This classic Italian comfort food uses (you guessed it) rice and peas, but we’ve also added some pancetta and fennel to the mix. This bowl of comfort is similar to risotto, but more “soupy” and less fussy. You’ll have a hard time stopping after one bowl.
Our Lemon Grass-Scented Rice Pudding isn’t your mom’s or grandma’s rice pudding. It’s every bit as rich and creamy, with cloud-like perfection, but infused with Thai flavors, and a touch of lively cilantro