
Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice
Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...

Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola
Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples...
Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice
Poultry and pantry basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...

Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge
We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...

Ancient Grain Beef Stew
My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...

Sausage and Blue Cheese Stuffed Peppers
This family favorite combines some of our most-enjoyed ingredients: sausage, blue cheese and sweet peppers. The ease of preparation and...

Butternut Squash and Barley Soup
I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and...


Summer Salad
This is the perfect summer salad recipe for picnics and potlucks. It's full of pearl couscous, quinoa, colorful vegetables and...

Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice
The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. —Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas

Pressure-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Grains
These assorted pressure-cooker grains are perfect together. A hearty breakfast is ready fast in the morning, making this healthy recipe...

Pressure-Cooker Cajun Pork and Rice
I created this recipe after returning home from a trip and finding little food in the house. I used ingredients...


Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare....

Savory Herb Rice
"I got this recipe from the mother of one of my college roommates many years ago and filed it away,"...

Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
So easy and delicious! You can't go wrong with this New Orleans favorite.

Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Sausage
"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans,"...

Almost Stuffed Peppers
For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet....

Blueberry Oat Bars
Oats add crunch to the taste crust and crumbly topping of these fruity, blueberry oatmeal bars. I often bake them...

Rice Seasoning Mix
"With rice and this mix on hand, you can whip up a tasty side dish whenever you need one," says...

Nacho Popcorn
My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to...

Garlic Cheese Grits
My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...

Vegetable Rice Pie
I like all kinds of rice dishes, so I was pleased when I found this recipe. My husband, Stan, and...

Easy Santa Fe Chicken
"My day is busy from start to finish," remarks Debra Cook of Pampa, Texas. "So this quick and meaty main...


Popcorn Salad
I make this unique Popcorn Salad all the time. It's something you'll never see at any other picnic. My family...

Lemon Cloud Popcorn
"I love the unexpected lemony flavor of this light snack," says field editor Trudie Hagen of Roggen, Colorado.

Shrimp ‘n’ Spinach Risotto
I enjoy concocting new, healthy recipes and spinach is one of the few vegetables that my husband will eat. My...

Spanish Rice with Sausage
"When I want to add a little more zip to this hearty entree, I use hot salsa," writes Grace Riele...
Fudgy Oat Brownies
These cakelike brownies have a rich, crunchy oat crust and a smooth homemade chocolate frosting. A packaged brownie mix makes...

Creamy Cheese Rice
Cheesy rice is a quick and easy comfort food side that's bursting with flavor.

Chewy Energy Bars
This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola...