Rice...Stir It Up!

Versatile Rice Gives Busy Cooks a Quick Start to Meal Planning

Houston, September 16, 2002 — For imaginative chefs who love to cook, but don’t like following directions, here’s 50 fabulous rice recipe “ideas” that take you from ordinary to extraordinary! Included are entrees, side dishes, salads, and desserts…clearly illustrating how uniquely versatile this amazing grain is! To hot cooked rice, add:

1. butter, lime juice, and chopped cilantro

2. wild mushrooms sautéed in butter, thawed frozen petite peas, and Parmesan cheese

3. diced tomatoes and basil pesto

4. heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, and browned butter

5. sliced green onions, salted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, and rice vinegar

6. dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sliced green onions, and Parmesan
cheese

7. red beans, coconut milk, and chopped cilantro

8. heavy cream, sliced bananas, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips

9. thawed frozen peas and chopped smoked ham

10. grilled chicken strips cut into bite-size pieces, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, provolone cheese cubes, and balsamic vinaigrette

11. chopped roasted chicken, toasted sliced almonds, sliced green onions, and orange marmalade

12. black beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro

13. kidney beans, caramelized onions, sour cream, and asiago cheese

14. crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives

15. smoked Gouda (cubed), smoked turkey breast cut into bite-size pieces, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, ranch dressing, and chopped cilantro

16. crushed pineapple, green bell pepper slices, and chopped fresh mint

17. fresh green beans sautéed in butter, and toasted sliced almonds

18. scrambled eggs, chopped Canadian bacon, and chopped chives

19. orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, and sliced green onions

20. granola, vanilla yogurt, and golden raisins

21. mushrooms sautéed in butter, and chopped, steamed asparagus

22. cashews, chopped roasted chicken, and chopped chives

23. thawed frozen peas and finely chopped fresh mint

24. butter, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice

25. grilled shrimp, corn, crisp bacon bits, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil

26. minced garlic and mushrooms sautéed in butter

27. fresh corn-off-the-cob, chopped tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil

28. sliced kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce

29. sautéed okra and chopped stewed tomatoes

30. naval orange slices, chopped red onions or chives, and vinaigrette dressing

31. steamed asparagus tips, toasted pinenuts, sliced red or yellow bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese

32. diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese

33. vanilla ice cream and a dash of cinnamon

34. scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, cream cheese cubes, and sliced green onions

35. yogurt and fresh fruit

36. zucchini and carrot “matchsticks” sautéed in butter, and Parmesan cheese

37. heavy cream, raisins, sugar, and vanilla

38. minced garlic sautéed in butter and toasted pinenuts

39. sliced apples sautéed in butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and vanilla yogurt

40. black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and vinaigrette

41. sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, dried apricots, and toasted almonds

42. chopped fresh spinach, asiago cheese, and toasted walnuts

43. fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries, heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar

44. currants and toasted pinenuts

45. thawed frozen corn, mild green chiles, and sour cream

46. feta cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil

47. finely diced carrots, thawed frozen peas, scrambled eggs, grated ginger root, and soy sauce

48. chopped rotisserie chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto

49. grilled shrimp, lime juice, and fresh pico de gallo

50. grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and chile con queso