Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note

This beautiful risotto is effortless yet brimming with flavour.

A healthy and filling tomato and kumara rice salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

A quick and easy rice dish from the Indian subcontinent.

Fragrant and flavourful Thai-styled stuffed capsicum; great for snacks, sharing or side dishes.

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

This delicious sushi salad not only looks beautiful, it also allows you to enjoy the freshness and taste of sushi without the bother involved in assembling this traditional Japanese delicacy.

A fragrant and delicious warm rice and chickpea salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Vegetarian sushi rolls are just as delicious as regular sushi

A risotto is actually very easy to make, and salmon goes very well with lemon.

Mango chutney will burn if the grill or barbecue is too hot. Note

Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note

For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of water. Note

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before cooking. Note

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

Super simple and seriously zesty, this lemon and lime rice salad makes an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner.

These flavours are very unique and not for the faint hearted, however for something new and adventurous this recipe might just fit the bill. It is well worth trying.

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

makes 48 per mini maki 0.2g fat; 94kJ (22 cal) CHICKEN TERIYAKI VARIATION You can make another easy mini maki by replacing the tuna and cucumber with 2 chicken tenderloins (150g) that have been marinated for 1 hour in 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, then cooked through and sliced thinly. Follow the method above to step […]

Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]

You need to cook about ½ cup (100g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. Note

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

Don't let the cook time dishearten you, this dish is very simple to prepare, and the flavours are well worth the wait!

You will need to cook about 1/3 cup (50g) brown rice for this recipe. Note

This chicken pilaf is a hearty and aromatic winter warming meal. The taste and smell of the dish will have everyone rushing to the dinner table and asking for seconds.

Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.

Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.

A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.

The subtle flavour of this rich, savoury rice from the south of Thailand makes a good accompaniment to more highly spiced dishes. Serundeng is usually sprinkled over a hot dish just as it's served, much like a gremolata, to awaken the tastebuds.

Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.

You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken consommé. Stir a little chopped preserved lemon rind and fresh tarragon into the rice, if you like. Note

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with a great deal of chopped flat-leaf parsley and varying amounts of burghul, green onion, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.

This tasty Asian inspired stir-fry makes a great mid-week family dinner. The beef mince is spiced to perfection, and complimented beautifully by fresh veggies and herbs, which all sit atop a bed of filling brown rice.

Try this tasty winter Mushroom and rocket risotto.

Stirring risotto in a figure '8' is one way of making the mixture creamy. Another method favoured by some chefs is just shaking or agitating the pan after each addition of stock. Try both methods to see which one you prefer.

Microwave fried rice is a commercially prepared mixture of egg, ham, vegetables and rice. It is available from supermarkets. You can make your own fried rice if you prefer. Serve with chilli sauce and lime wedges. Note

A creamy risotto flavoured with delicious pork and five spice.

Recipe not suitable to freeze. Kecap manis is a sweet, thick soy sauce and is available from Asian grocery stores or in the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note

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Wiping the knife with a damp cloth will make cutting the sushi roll easier. You need a sushi or bamboo mat, available from Asian food stores and most supermarkets for this recipe. Nori is a type of dried seaweed used in Japanese cooking as a flavouring, garnish or for sushi. It is sold in thin […]

Check the health aisle at the supermarket and your local health food store for rolled rice to make this delicious gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free porridge.

A spectacular Autumn dish for parties or celebrations, or make it in the Spring for a grown-up Halloween celebration.

This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.

Host a Spanish dinner party and serve this wonderful seafood paella with warm crusty bread.

Have some fun assembling these delicious sushi cones by Good Food. A few drops of your favourite soy sauce, some sliced pickled ginger and just a touch of wasabi and you're good to go.

A creamy risotto that will melt in your mouth.

Packed with vegetables, ham and scrambled egg, this fried rice is so simple to make and is great for the lunchbox.

Serve topped with sliced boiled egg. Note

This tasty rice bowl is light yet completely satisfying.

Both kids and adults will love this flavour-packed, easy mid-week meal.

Sweet and sour tempura fish served on a bed of rice, capsicum and pineapple.

Bursting with flavor and goodness, these individual pots will fast become a favourite.

Use kumara (orange sweet potato) instead of pumpkin. Cooking time will vary. Swap beef for lamb leg or chicken breast fillet. Cost will vary. Note

Served with a dollop of yoghurt, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime, this tasty pork dish makes an easy, flavoursome dinner.

Arborio rice is traditionally used in Italian risotto to produce its characteristic creamy texture. It is available in the rice section of supermarkets.

Bean and rice tabouli, a popular Middle Eastern rice salad, from Recipes+.

A spiced pilaf with zesty orange and almond from the recipes at Woman's Day.

A simple and flavoursome baked risotto that the whole family will love.

Delicious prosciutto rice cakes with a creamy aioli; perfect for children's snack or light dinners.

Any type of sausage could be used. But with vegetarian varieties, remember to use vegetable stock or water. If stock has not been absorbed after the cooking time, cook for a minute or two with the lid off. Note

A yummy and nutritious ham and rice loaf from Woman's Day.

Delight your family and friends with this creamy pea risotto topped with crisp pancetta and pan-fried fish.

A delicious Louisiana dish of French and Spanish heritage.

A super-fast and delicious Italian-style risotto.

A traditional North African dish, this vegetable tagine is spiced with cumin, coriander, caraway seeds and more, and is divine served with a fragrant lemon couscous.

This quick and tasty vegetarian couscous dish is packed full of flavour and the goodness of roasted pumpkin and Middle Eastern spices.

There's most definitely an art to making proper sushi rice, but it's worth learning to make the real thing just for that first bite of sushi. If you make sushi regularly, consider investing in a rice-cooker, a standard appliance in most Japanese households.

This oven-baked risotto with spicy Italian sausages is one of those fabulous one-pot, no fuss recipes that make mid-week dinners a pleasure rather than an ordeal.

Rizogalo is a traditional Greek-style creamed rice pudding that can also be served cole. Often spiced with cinnamon and lemon peel, it is also delicious served topped with nuts and honey.

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

Also known as Risotto Milanese, this classic risotto is traditionally served with Osso Buco but makes also a great simple dinner on its own.

A classic of the northern Italian city of Venice, risi e bisi has the rather boring name of rice and peas, when translated into English. Happily it tastes just as good.

Essentially a simple spicy pilaf, green rice is a great side dish for any number of mains, but especially good with Asian-style crispy-skinned chicken and Cajun-spiced fish.

Pumpkin, spinach and toasted pine nuts go together beautifully in this creamy, filling risotto.

Sometimes the classics are the best, straight forward sushi rolls are always a winner.

Fluffy, fragrant and full of spices, this beautiful yellow coconut rice goes beautifully alongside traditional Indian curries.

Packed full of flavour and protein, this tasty chicken and mushroom rice dish is beautiful drizzled with an Asian soy dressing and served straight out of the pot.