Risotto is typically made with Arborio rice, but pearl barley is a good substitute; it produces a dish that is similar in texture but with a nuttier taste and more fiber.
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This rice gets a flavor infusion from chiles, cilantro, garlic, and scallions.
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This simple recipe for fresh semolina orecchiette is the perfect pasta and is courtesy of Donatella Arpaia.
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This recipe for hush puppies is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Serve this and a side of sour slaw with braised pork chops for a delicious meal.
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Three different Alpine cheeses -- Raclette, Gruyere, and Emmentaler -- give this mac its Swiss flair.
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Couscous, widely used in North Africa, is a tiny, grainlike pasta made from semolina flour that cooks very quickly.
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This vegan dish is an excellent combo of whole grains and plant-based protein while garlic, ginger, and soy sauce add flavor and a topping of bok choy and carrots provide a serving of vegetables.
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This nutty pilaf is a variation on a recipe from columnist Susan Spungen's grandmother Essie, and is perfect for soaking up the rich juices from Juki's Short Ribs.
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Yogurt gives this dish creaminess without the heaviness (and calories) of a cream-based sauce.
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This classic New Orleans side dish is made with a cornmeal crust.
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We've improved on classic parsleyed noodles by adding aromatic fresh thyme.
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Maple syrup is teamed with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and fresh thyme to flavor this addictive party-ready blend of peanuts, pepitas, crackers, pretzels, and cereal.
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When you're prepping a Tex-Mex feast, this classic combination is a must.
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The natural nuttiness of cauliflower is brought out when it gets roasted in the oven and then tossed with chickpeas, creamy ricotta, and shell pasta in this easy weeknight dinner option.
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Comforting and crave-worthy, macaroni and cheese is hard to improve. But we think we've done it. Try this one-pot version, and four tempting variations: Classic Mac, Jalapeno Mac, Bacon Mac, Primavera...
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Skip the heavy bolognese and opt instead for a lighter, vegetable-based sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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This recipe is adapted from Jamie Oliver's cookbook, "The Naked Chef Takes Off" (Hyperion, 2001).
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Any dried, flat rice noodles will work; find them in the Asian-foods section.
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This is a grown-up alternative to macaroni and cheese, but even kids might approve.
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Thislemony rice salad with dill offsetsthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.
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We unmolded the pie onto a serving platter. For a less formal presentation, you can simply cut wedges directly from the baking dish.
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Zucchini and corn are the ideal summer vegetables, and play well with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs in this dish that's an easy weeknight meal that feels like a treat.
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To make this Spaghetti with Veal Bolognese Sauce even more special, use fresh pasta, cut 1/4 inch wide, instead of dried spaghetti.
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Ginger and kaffir lime leaves add freshflavor to a green curry with tofu, green beans, and zucchini.
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Steeped in aromatics and studded with peas, this grain-and-veggie combo is more substantial than a typical side.
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Crisp-tender asparagus, bright lemon zest and juice, rich mascarpone, and salty Pecorino Romano make a sensational sauce for this one-pot pasta dish. Grated hard-cooked egg yolks add extra oomph.
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Cheesy polenta -- ready in 20 minutes -- is a satisfying side dish that easily pairs with whatever main dish is on the menu.
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Kale, onion and white beans are the base for this succulent squash dish.
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Sauteed shallots, awase miso (a blend of the white and red varieties), and pasta water make a sensational sauce for spaghetti. And it's all ready in less than 20 minutes!
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Lentils, brown rice, and mushrooms give these vegan meatballs flavor and substance. Serve with your favorite sauce and pasta.
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A few minutes in a skillet transforms ripe tomatoes and zucchini into a fresh sauce for gnocchi.
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Twisted trofie pasta and pesto sauce, served here with potatoes and green beans, is a Ligurian specialty.
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In this recipe from chef Eberhard Mueller of Bayard's in New York City, the basmati rice's natural nutty aroma is enhanced with cinnamon and clove. Serve with Orange-Rosemary Chicken.
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This vegetarian pasta dish is popular in Sicily and southern Italy.
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We know there are box mixes out there but rice pilaf is quite easy to make. Add spicier herbs to liven up this side dish.
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Broccoli adds a slight sweetness to this spicy vegetarian dish.
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Basic bechamel is made of milk, thickened with flour and butter; add grated cheese to create Mornay sauce -- the key to creamy, crowd-pleasing mac and cheese. This recipe is adapted from the "Martha Stewart's...
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Corncobs are added to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker at the same time as the rice, creating a broth that infuses the risotto with incomparable corn flavor. Corn kernels are stirred in at the end, along...
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These cornbread muffins are courtesy of Gramercy Tavern chef Nancy Olson and are used to make her Blueberry Corn Ice Cream Sundae.Photo credit: Bill Bettencourt
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Rich, meaty mushrooms add a filling and satisfying element to a bowl of pasta tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce that will keep you warm on those chilly fall and winter nights.
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Once eaten only by emperors in China, black-grain Forbidden Rice can now easily be found in natural-foods stores.
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Pair this delicious side dish with Braised Short Ribs for a savory homemade meal.
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Equally delicious warm or at room temperature, this pasta dish is great for a picnic.
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Make and freeze the pecan- and dried fruit-studded cornbread up to a month in advance, and all you have to do on Thanksgiving is add a few more ingredients and bake.
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Spoil your four-legged fur babies with homemade treats made of oats, peanuts, and pumpkin puree whirled together in the food processor. Just press the mix into a treat pan, bake, let cool, and pop out...
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When it's too to cook, just toss pasta with a little cheese and whatever else you have on hand.
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This recipe for rigatoni with sausage and broccoli rabe is an ideal warm-weather meal.
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This veggie burger is dense and tasty on a lettuce wrap with mustard.
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Plump, starchy grains of Arborio rice give risotto the creamiest consistency.
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