One of the best stews yet, this is a Macedonian dish. The hot pepper adds a lovely contrasting zip to the mild flavour of lamb and rice. Serve it with crusty bread and a salad.
The herbaceous, bright green sauce is the star of this veggie-dense grain salad. You'll want to eat it on everything! Look for whole grain brown rice that's ready in 20 minutes; it's a convenient (and fast) way to incorporate whole grains into everyday dinners.
Everyone needs a fried rice recipe in his or her repertoire, because it's great for using up leftovers. When you don't have any meat in the fridge or freezer, you'll likely have eggs on hand to turn what's normally a side dish into this complete meal.
Parboiled brown rice can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, so it's easy to make on a busy weeknight. A generous pinch of orange saffron threads is all you need for added richness in both taste and colour.
Trade in your regular steak burrito for this smarter version, which is loaded with kale, red pepper and black beans. Using parboiled whole grain brown rice pares down the cooking time, so you can whip this dish up in a hurry. Top with salsa, fresh cilantro or sliced green onions.
This Korean-inspired rice salad features quick-pickled daikon, a sweet and crisp Asian radish. Hot red peppers vary in heat level, so make sure to taste a little piece so you can decide how spicy you want your salad.
Infused with the sweetness of coconut, basmati rice nestles sweet-and-sour glazed scallops. Garnish with orange segments for an extra hit of citrusy flavour and a pop of colour.
Sweet-and-sour Thai-inspired ingredients enhance the mild flavour of shrimp. These shrimp would also be great served on skewers as an appetizer during your next backyard party. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the rice as a garnish, if desired.
Breathe new life into leftover brown rice by transforming it into a cold lunch salad. This one gets a boost of flavour from a quick dressing that's savoury, spicy and sweet. For a hit of protein, add leftover salmon or shrimp.
Pickerel and wild rice, two of the most iconic foods of Manitoba, are paired in this dish. The simple, creamy pan sauce pulls them together. This entrée is ideal for a casual Manitoba-style dinner party, but perfectly suited for a weeknight meal, too.
