Rice

Rice — humble, comforting and endlessly adaptable — is the quiet star of weeknight bowls, aromatic pilafs, creamy risottos and sizzling fried rice. This collection offers foolproof stovetop and rice‑cooker methods, flavor-forward sauces and clever recipes that turn a pantry staple into memorable sides, mains and desserts.

Vermicelli Chicken and Rice With Cardamom and Cinnamon

By Noor Murad

This one-pot chicken and rice is a dinner-time winner. It gives you everything you need really: protein power, carb comfort, and joy in the form of crispy edges.

Maqlubeh (Palestinian "Upside Down" Meat, Vegetables, and Rice)

By Reem Kassis

Layers of meat, fried vegetables, and spiced rice flipped over to reveal a complete and festive meal.

2 hr

Pad Kra Pao

By Kendra Vaculin

Pad kra pao, a fast and savory stir-fry dish, pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.

One-Pot Gingery Chicken and Rice With Peanut Sauce

By Molly Baz

We took loose inspiration from Hainanese chicken rice to create this weeknight-friendly dish.

Suman (Filipino Sticky Rice)

By jillcooksthings

Simple 4-ingredient suman — Filipino sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves and boiled until tender. A comforting family recipe (how my Lolo makes it) served with a thick coconut-brown sugar sauce and optional toasted coconut.

3 hr 15 min

Champorado (Chocolate Rice Porridge)

By Mylene | My’s Kitchen PH

A warm Filipino chocolate rice porridge made with glutinous rice and cocoa—thick, comforting, and slightly sweet. Serve it classic with milk or go savory with fried salted fish or a surprising touch of cheese.

25 min

Lemongrass Chicken Bowl

By Food In 5 | Bill

A zesty, high-protein meal-prep bowl featuring caramelized lemongrass chicken and a bright shredded carrot salad. Ready in about 30 minutes and keeps fresh and flavorful through the week—serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

30 min

Crispy Rice Salad With Spicy Tahini Dressing

By Nina Moskowitz

This bountiful and filling salad features crunchy cabbage, sweet mango, creamy avocado, crispy rice clusters, and a spicy tahini dressing.

One-Pot Whole Roasted Chicken and Rice

By Naz Deravian

Cooking a whole chicken with rice in the oven makes for a fun and cozy meal that is also fantastic for entertaining. You need an oven-safe pot that is large enough to accommodate the chicken – a 6-quart Dutch oven works well, for instance. The rice cooks in the same pot as it soaks up a turmeric- and saffron- stained broth. Just make sure that the rice grains are fully immersed in the liquid. This is not a dish where the chicken skin is meant to be crispy, but do take care not to pour the water on top of the chicken when adding it; drizzle in the water from the sides of the pot instead. Serve with a tangy arugula salad or a side of fresh herbs, like mint and basil.  

2 hr

Filipino Lugaw Rice Porridge

By Jenny

Lugaw is a simple, comforting Filipino rice porridge made thick and silky using sweet (glutinous) rice. Ready in under 30–35 minutes, it’s topped with toasted garlic, green onions, hard‑boiled egg, lemon, and crispy pork rinds for a warm, satisfying meal.

35 min

Filipino Picadillo (Giniling)

By Vince Vasquez

A comforting one‑pot Filipino picadillo (giniling) that blends Spanish tomato flavors with Filipino soy and fish sauce. Savory ground beef stewed with potatoes, carrots, raisins and olives — quick to make and perfect over rice.

35 min

Jollibee Burger Steak

By Derek Chen

A home-style take on Jollibee’s classic burger steak — juicy seasoned beef patties topped with a savory mushroom gravy. Quick to prepare and best served over steamed rice for a comforting Filipino-style meal.

35 min

Rice

Vermicelli Chicken and Rice With Cardamom and Cinnamon