CATEGORY: Rice
Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Watercress Pesto and Lentil-Black Rice Salad

Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Watercress Pesto and Lentil-Black Rice Salad

Happy food? I giggled at the notion of black rice leading to "increased optimism."
Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

Chicken drumsticks are as appealing as lollipops and cotton candy: no need to pitch these to your audience because they're guaranteed winners at the table.
Paella-Stuffed Squash; Five-Spice Red Cabbage Salad

Paella-Stuffed Squash; Five-Spice Red Cabbage Salad

Oh, the winter squashes. If you're lucky (like me) there are many colorful, bulging varieties to choose from right now.
Cheezy Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potato; Chicken Rice Bowl

Cheezy Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potato; Chicken Rice Bowl

Vegans and carnivores: pulled together by hot sauce.
Sesame Steak Stir-Fry; Fried Forbidden Rice

Sesame Steak Stir-Fry; Fried Forbidden Rice

A meal that combines the unfussy with the fussy.
Wood-Grilled Duck Breast

Wood-Grilled Duck Breast

Disclaimer: there's no wood grilling involved here (and that's fine).
Rice Salad with Nuts and Sour Cherries; Chilled Macadamia Gazpacho with Cured Asparagus

Rice Salad with Nuts and Sour Cherries; Chilled Macadamia Gazpacho with Cured Asparagus

All texture. All flavor. The best of vegetarian showcases.
Mu Shu Pork; Indian Cumin Fried Rice with Spinach

Mu Shu Pork; Indian Cumin Fried Rice with Spinach

The calm recipe language for the Mu Shu Pork convinced me that I could handle Mandarin pancakes. Oh boy...