Traditionally made with beef, this Korean dish is tasty with chicken, too. Set out the chicken, rice, lettuce and dipping sauce, then invite everyone to wrap the fixings into little bite-size bundles.
Rice paper can be found in the Asian aisle of the grocery store. Be sure to dry it thoroughly after soaking to get a nice crispy texture and handle it gently to prevent tearing.
This versatile recipe works as an appetizer. Just mound the shrimp in a bowl and serve with toothpicks. Or serve as a main course over rice or noodles with steamed snow peas.
Apple cider adds a touch of sweetness to this quick dish of healthy greens and shredded pork. Serve over creamy polenta or cooked rice for a complete, stick-to-your-ribs meal.
Coulibiac — a fine pie of salmon, eggs, dill and rice — is nontraditional, but a wonderful fish buffet dish. Although it can be made early in the day, it's best baked fresh for the meal.
From Jennifer McLagan's wonderfully innovative cookbook Bones: Recipes, History and Lore (HarperCollins, 2005), comes this aromatic dish that celebrates succulent oxtails. It's delicious with rice and a vibrant green vegetable.
This Vietnamese favourite is easy to make and is just as suitable for a main course as it is for an appetizer. Look for rice paper wrappers in the Asian section of the grocery store.?
This creamy and delicious spin on risotto requires far less stirring than traditional rice risotto and cooks in half the time. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish or steak.
This soup will have you hoping for a bumper crop in the vegetable garden. Its creamy texture comes from the rice, not cream. To make it smoother, strain the soup through a fine sieve after pureeing.
This stir-fry comes together in minutes, with little chopping required. Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the sauce. For a kick, add 1 tsp of garlic chili paste.
