Medium-Grain Rice Main Dish Recipes

"I found this in Better Homes and Gardens Low-Cost Cooking cookbook. I've had the cookbook for about 25 years and only recently discovered this recipe. It's one of those recipes that I make just about anytime because I always have the ingredients on hand and my family (especially my youngest son) loves it!"

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Ingredients: dried basil, diced tomatoes...

"This is an old stand by for me, its quick and easy and can be served as a main dish or side dish. Its great with a nice middle eastern salad and a side of yoghurt and also goes well with baked lamb or roasts.This is a great potluck dish as well.Seasoning are approximate, you can adjust to suit your tastes."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic powder...

"We cook this dish when we are very hungry as it is filling. It has one of my many favourite ingredients which is Lemon! I use chicken stock from a carton. The recipe comes from a book called 'Modern Classics' Book 1 by Donna Hay"

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Ingredients: cracked black pepper, lemon rind...

"This is one of my all time favorite dishes. I've been experimenting for a year now and I think I've finally got it perfect. This recipe is for an 18" pallera cooked on an open flame (a weber grill works perfectly). For a smaller pan and stovetop cooking half the recipe. Note: Some purists say an 'authentic' paella doesn't mix meat and seafood...."

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Ingredients: shrimp, fresh parsley...

"This is totally and utterly comfort food for Asians. Posted this recipe for Skipper/Sy. It is a total self-creation that has become a staple in my family. We actually have craving for this. A total balanced meal, all in one. You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork. Still good. :) It can be served to toddlers cos it is very soft. Asian toddlers..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, fresh ginger...

"You can make this recipe as a subtle side dish or add some cooked broccoli, chicken, and red bell pepper for a main course meal. I actually make this curry a little hotter by adding more curry powder."

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Ingredients: pepper, crystallized ginger...

"A Sarah Jay recipe, from Fine Cooking, issue #37."

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Ingredients: coarse salt, ground cumin...

"My Mom came across this delicious recipe years ago and was a family favorite. It can be doubled or tripled for extra servings to freeze. You may use any type of rice. Brown rice may need more liquid."

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Ingredients: curry powder, mustard powder...

"This is a classic and probably one of the most famous Palestinian dishes. Everybody loves it! This is a standard in all Palestinian homes. It's also an innovative and different way to cook--a fun thing to cook when you're having guests over! Upside Down (translation of its Arabic name, Maqloobeh) is made in a variety of ways. It can be made with either..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, curry powder...

"After finding this on Epicurious.com, I made a few changes and got a few yums from everyone."

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Ingredients: clam juice, dry white wine...

"My sister got this recipe in Chiang Mai, Thailand when she was staying with some locals during her travels. It's one of my favorites. Thai basil tastes best in the recipe but fresh sweet basil is good too. And if you like your curry hot, use 1 TBSP of curry paste."

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Ingredients: coconut milk, fresh basil...