9 Creative Rice Recipes to Reignite Your Love for This Pantry Staple
Rice is a pantry staple that everyone has but not everyone knows what to do with! Here are 9 creative rice recipes that will make rice an exciting ingredient again!
Honestly, we are not a huge rice family. However, the kids absolutely love rice. While my husband and I may opt for cauliflower rice, the kids are happy to enjoy any and all varieties! Their favorite is my chicken plov (recipe below), but honestly, they love it all. The only downside is cleaning up the floor from all the rice grains that fall after these little minions finish eating. But that’s what the vacuum is for, I suppose!
How to Cook Basmati Rice (Cilantro Garlic Rice)
With this ridiculously easy method, I will teach you how to cook basmati rice perfectly every time without the grains sticking together! This particular basmati rice is loaded with cilantro and garlic flavors, making it a perfect side dish or even a main entrée!

Russian Plov: A One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Plov is the ultimate Russian comfort food. This one-pot chicken and rice recipe is packed with flavors and spices, taking just a few steps to achieve ultimate rice perfection. Expect perfectly cooked rice and tender chicken that will have you coming back for more. Plus, it’s incredibly freezer-friendly!

Cheesy Arancini: Italian Rice Balls
These delightful Italian Rice Balls are loaded with cheese, making them perfect for any gathering! Crispy on the outside and filled with tender risotto, these flavorful bites are best enjoyed freshly fried, but they also reheat wonderfully!

Quick and Easy Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Learn how to prepare Restaurant Style Mexican Rice in a quick and healthy way! It mimics the flavors of your favorite restaurant but is made in half the time and with half the fat!

One Pot Roasted Greek Chicken and Rice
An incredibly easy and scrumptious chicken and rice dish made all in one pot! It’s a time-saver that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Arroz con Pollo: One Pot Mexican Rice and Chicken
This dish, filled with aromatics, tender rice, and succulent chicken on the bone, is my go-to comfort food. With its one-pot convenience and freezer-friendly nature, it’s hard not to love!

How to Make Porcupine Meatballs
Discover how to make porcupine meatballs—the most tender and savory meatballs you’ll ever taste! They are packed with fresh herbs and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce that’s so delicious you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful!

Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup
Transform your Thanksgiving turkey into a comforting and healthy soup in only 30 minutes with just a few ingredients!

One Pot Chicken Fajitas and Rice
This one-pot chicken and rice dinner gives a fresh spin to a classic Mexican dish. My One Pot Chicken Fajitas and Rice is bursting with garlic, onions, peppers, and a sweet secret ingredient that makes it truly irresistible!
