Arancini with sugo and sausage
Silvana Silvestro of Silvana’s Sicilian shares her exceptional arancini recipe, which are made into a conical shape to represent Sicily's Mt Etna, which Silvana's village sits beneath
Seared pistachio nut scallops with dill risotto
Creamy dill risotto is topped with tender, pistachio-crumbed scallops in this impressive yet easy-to-achieve dinner recipe
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Leek and kumara risotto
This leek and vegetable risotto recipe creates a quick, tasty dinner filled with kumara, peas and parmesan. Try this hearty, budget-conscious meal for dinner tonight!
12 nutritious rice recipes
Quinoa and rice create a nutritious base upon which to build delicious dinners and lunches, from jambalaya to fattoush salads. There's lots to love in this rice recipe collection
24 irresistible risotto recipes
Indulge in our delicious risotto recipes. It makes a hearty main (and even a tasty dessert). Whether you like yours stirred to perfection or roasted in the oven, risotto is a guaranteed winner.
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Three grain fried rice
This fried rice recipe has had a health-injection with brown, red and wild rice, green beans and bok choy
Dijon chicken with brown and wild rice and spinach pesto
Mustard-coated chicken strips are a delicious addition to this wild rice salad, swirled through with spinach pesto, lemon and feta
Turmeric risotto with fish and corn salsa
Anti-inflammatory spice turmeric gives this risotto dish a great golden hue, while corn and hot-smoked salmon complement each other with sweet, rich flavours
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Fried rice with Chinese sausage and winter greens
This recipe is a great way of turning a little leftover rice into another meal. The base ingredients of this fried rice recipe can be adapted to whatever is in the fridge
Green curry prawn fried rice
Light but packed full of flavour, this green curry prawn fried recipe from recipes+ is a budget-friendly mid-week meal the whole family will love.
Chicken, pea, sage and prosciutto risotto
This delicious chicken, pea, sage and prosciutto risotto is the perfect midweek family meal
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Char-grilled vegie and tuna rice
This rice salad is healthy, delicious and easy to make. It also makes a fantastic packed lunch.
Italian oven-baked prawn and leek risotto
This oven-baked recipe for risotto creates a tender, creamy risotto without all the stirring. Featuring prawn, leek, parmesan and dill, this makes a great no-fuss winter meal
Lemongrass and cauliflower nasi goreng
Classic nasi goreng gets an impressive makeover with this quick and easy recipe. As well as being loaded with vegetables, it's also low on sugar for a healthy dinner option
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Chicken special fried rice
Creating your own version of special fried rice with chicken is a cinch with this colourful recipe. Packed with veges and full of flavour, it's ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes
Oven baked prawn and pea risotto
This classic Italian recipe creates a wonderfully creamy and comforting risotto. Finished with dill, lemon and lashings of parmesan, this risotto recipe is a winner
Smoked fish kedgeree
Traditionally favoured for breakfast, this crazy Anglo-Indian rice and fish dish is a winner for any meal from breakfast to lunch or dinner. I love the unlikely combination of ingredients and flavours that come together so magically to form the perfect comfort dish
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Cumin pork chops with rice and carrot salad
Cumin-spiced pork chops are lightly char-grilled and served with a zesty rice and carrot salad
Coconut prawn risotto with kale pesto
The richness of this creamy coconut and prawn risotto goes brilliantly with a homemade zesty kale pesto. Dish yourself up a bowl and enjoy rugged up on the couch as a warming dinner.
Oven-baked chicken risotto with lemon and rosemary
Chicken, garlic, lemon and rosemary flavour this beautiful baked risotto recipe
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Sticky hoisin chicken with vegie rice
This winning combination will be sure to please even the fussiest eaters!
Thai-style fried rice
This Thai version of fried rice is a delicious combination of simplicity and flavour.
Prawn and rice frittata
This super tasty prawn and rice frittata is so delicious, the family won’t even notice how healthy it is!
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Tomato rice with crumbed fish
This dish is made special by the rice cooked with tomato pulp and butter – it’s tangy and refreshing, and much more interesting than just plain rice.
Mixed prawn, crab and mussel paella
Rich and flavoursome Spanish-style paella with prawn, crab and mussel.
Kedgeree
Kedgeree is a Indian/British spiced rice dish usually consisted of boiled eggs, fish and parsley.
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Chorizo and pesto risotto
Oozy and creamy risotto with a spicy bite of chorizo.
Chicken & vegetable paella
A one-pan paella with peas and prawns. Serve with parsley, lemon quarters and zest.
Tofu and sugar snap pea stir-fry
Enjoy this healthy, flavoursome and nourishing tofu and sugar snap pea stirfry for dinner with the family tonight!
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Yakitori Tofu Skewers
Tofu, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and spring onions are threaded onto skewers and cooked until caramelised and tender. Serve with rice and bok choy.
Five-spice beef fried rice
This light and lovely stir-fry combines beef with brown rice and fresh veges for a healthy midweek meal
Lamb & beetroot rice salad
Lamb and beetroot are a match made in heaven - try them together with this light salad of broccolini, brown rice and pomegranate
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What’s for lunch?
Bored of soggy sandwiches? These nutritious lunch box ideas from Holly Cuthbert at Square One Health and Fitness will put the bounce back into your break.
Versatile rice salad ideas
Rice salads are a quick and easy option for a filling lunch or dinner, or as a side dish to add colour and flavour to the dinner table.
Mushroom, sage and buckwheat risotto
This vegetarian buckwheat, mushroom and sage risotto is a delicious creamy filler, perfect for lunch and dinner.
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Rice cakes with zucchini and mushrooms
Make every Monday meat-free with delicious vegetarian options. Such as these golden crumbed brown rice cake patties and stir-fried vegetables, sprinkled with seaweed.
Miso vegetables with pounded rice salad
Asian inspired miso vegetables and pounded rice salad - an authentic flavour combination the whole family will love!
Brown rice congee with fried garlic
This traditional Asian dish is a savoury porridge made with rice, often served with meat and enjoyed any time of the day - even for breakfast! It's a great option for a wholesome, nourishing meal.
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Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf
Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own - a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.
Mushroom brown rice risotto
We've used low-GI brown rice to make this risotto a healthier option. Top with fried mushrooms, pecorino cheese and thyme leaves, it's diabetic-friendly too.
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly’s 10 ways with rice
Rice is a versatile and nutritious staple to the table. It is inexpensive and can be used for any meal, from breakfast through to dessert
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Prawn and brown rice salad
Healthy and delicious dinner ideas have never been easier! Enjoy this tasty, wholesome prawn and brown rice salad, full of flavour the whole family will love!
Inside out sushi
Impress your dinner guests with this deliciously fresh inside out sushi. Stuffed with cucumber and carrots, it's the ultimate vegetarian lunch or snack.
Red curry chicken risotto
Bring the heat with this wonderful red curry risotto dish, complete with chunks of chicken and beans.
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Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
The magic of chorizo dances in this delicious dish like no other, jazzing up the chicken and adding another level of flavour to the vegetables and rice
Duck dishes sure to impress
You may not think of duck as the go-to meat for your midweek meals, but this quality protein is worth enjoying regularly, as well as impressing your friends with at dinner parties. Duck meat is rich and tastes delicious paired with sweet sauces such as honey or plum, and its intensity is lifted with fragrant spices such cloves, cinnamon and even fennel. You'll find plenty of inspiration in this collection!
The best chicken recipes
Here are our favourite go-to chicken recipes for quick, tasty midweek dinners, beautiful dishes fit for fine-dining and of course classics such as roast chicken, chicken wings and a killer chicken parmigiana sandwich
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Bacon, mushroom and kale risotto
Please the whole family with this nourishing and flavoursome bacon, mushroom and kale risotto - the perfect idea for a quick and tasty dinner tonight!
Bibimbap
Feed the family tonight with this delicious Korean inspired bibimbap - full of fresh, authentic Korean flavours, this quick and easy dish ticks all the boxes!
Rice-cooker bibimbap
Bibimbap is a popular every-day Korean dish of rice, topped with vegetables, meat and a raw egg; it is designed to be mixed together at the last moment to combine all the flavours. Our recipe is speedily made in a rice cooker.
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Butter miso mushroom risotto
Enjoy the flavours of Asia with this delectable butter miso mushroom risotto. This dish is quick and easy, yet still packs bags of flavour!
Lemon grass and chicken banh mi bowl
Fragrant, flavoursome and so delicious! You can't go wrong with this quick and easy lemon grass and chicken banh mi bowl for dinner tonight!
Korean bibimbap
This traditional Korean dish can be enjoyed any time of day. The combination of stir-fried beef, rice and and a oozy fried egg is a match made in heaven and will give you lasting energy to power through the day.
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Chorizo and mushroom pilaf
Feed the family with this flavoursome nourishing chorizo and mushroom pilaf - quick and easy, but no lack of flavour for those pressed for time!
Prawn and coconut pilaf
This fresh succulent prawn and coconut pilaf is sure to be a family favourite in no time! Quick and delicious!
Brown rice, pomegranate and chicken pilaf
Jazz up dinnertime with this healthy brown rice, pomegranate and chicken pilaf! Nourishing, simple and delicous.
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Burghul pilaf with spiced fish
Get creative with this delicious and nutritious burghul pilaf with spiced fish - a tasty inventive version of the middle eastern classic.
Pea, smoked trout and herb pilaf
Feed the family with this nourishing pea, smoked trout and herb pilaf - a delicious and exciting take on the traditional Middle Eastern dish!
Barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf
Take a delicious twist on the regular rice dish with this middle eastern inspired barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf - simple and delicious!
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Cauliflower ‘fried rice’
Ditch the carbs and opt for this delicious paleo version of 'fried rice'. We've used the versatile cauliflower to create a super healthy and deliciously satisfying dish.
Peanut-free satay chicken skewers
You no longer have to miss out on the utterly delicious flavour of satay chicken just because you have a nut-allergy. These brilliant skewers are free of peanuts, perfect for a family lunch or dinner or a barbecue with friends.
Oven-baked tuna risotto
Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.
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Soft-boiled egg and brown rice nasi goreng
Indulge your taste buds with this delicious healthy soft-boiled egg and brown rice nasi goreng- perfect for lunch or dinner.
Asian herb salad
This delicious Asian wild rice salad is packed full of fresh veggies and tossed with a zesty, fragrant dressing, perfect for a side dish at a Summer dinner party.
Lamb pilaf
This lamb and rice dish is a meal in itself, or it can be served as a side dish as part of a celebration feast!
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Kedgeree
Kedgeree combines the beloved smoked fish from Britain with the rice and spices of India. It's the result of British colonial activity on the subcontinent.
Indian rice salad
Fragrant Indian spices make this rice salad absolutely moreish. Serve it as a side dish or as a star stand-alone meal, the combination of roasted cashews, basmati rice, sweet sultanas and fresh vegetables with wow guests.
Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad
There is nothing boring about this inventive salad. Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
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Tuna and rice salad
Perfect for school or work lunches, this nutritious salad can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Lamb biryani
This version of a classic indian mixed rice dish combines heart-warming lamb with a blend of aromatic spices. It makes a great Sunday family meal, and possibly even leftovers for an easy weeknight dinner.
Wild rice and spinach salad
This blend of basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spinach is drizzled with a sweet orange balsamic dressing. It's the perfect way to power up your next lunch or meal side dish.
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Risotto cakes with lemon and basil mayonnaise
Whether you want a classy starter for a dinner party, or a light lunch, these risotto cakes accompanied by a yummy homemade mayonnaise are sure to be a winner.
Avocado and crab rice-paper rolls
Fresh, light and packed full of goodness, these Vietnamese rice paper rolls are beautiful filled with tender crab meat and creamy avocado. Serve with a fragrant Asian soy-lime dipping sauce for a perfect Summer lunch.
Tomato pilaf
This warm, hearty tomato-based rice dish is beautiful served hot from the oven, sprinkled with crumbly, creamy feta cheese and salty olive pieces.
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Italian brown rice salad
This humble chicken and brown rice salad offers a taste of Italy, with the hero its lemon mustard dressing.
Asian fish and rice patties
Packed full of flavour and protein, these delicious Asian-spiced fish and rice patties are wonderful tossed through a fresh salad or served on their own as a quick, healthy lunch.
Nasi goreng
Nasi goreng is a traditional Chinese fried rice dish, served here tossed with crispy bacon, peas and broccoli, and topped with a fried egg for extra flavour and texture.
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Chicken and beetroot risotto
Beautifully creamy and fragrant, this chicken and beetroot risotto is the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party. Simmered in white wine and stirred through with crumbled feta, this Italian rice dish will delight your friends and family.
Apricot and lamb pilaf
This Middle-Eastern-spiced rice dish is absolutely delicious with soft, caramelised apricots and tender corked lamb stirred through.
Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.
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Vegetable biryani
This fragrant Indian rice dish is beautiful served on its own or on the side of a big dinner banquet. Packed full of punchy spices, herbs and fresh vegetables, it can be served straight from the pan.
Asian marinara mix with coconut rice
Fresh seafood is marinated with Asian flavours and served on a bed of creamy tumeric coconut rice - whip up this delicious and filling dinner for your family in no time at all.
Arroz con pollo
A traditional Spanish and Latin American dish, Arroz con pollo combines delicious tender chicken with beautifully spiced rice and fresh vegetables.
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Rice custard
The ultimate comfort dessert that takes only a few minutes in the kitchen. Warms the soul.
Really good mushroom risotto
The earthy taste of four different types of mushrooms brings this risotto alive. A perfect vegetarian meal on its own or served with salad or green vegetables.
Baked chicken and rice
Delicious baked chicken is beautiful served atop a bed of this creamy rice dish. Serve your meal with steamed greens for an effortless dinner.
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Jambalaya
This New Orleans rice dish is a Creole version of paella. Try other meats, such as shredded ham, prawns or other styles of pork sausage.
Bacon and egg fried rice
This tasty bacon and egg friend rice puts an Aussie swing on a classic Chinese rice dish. It makes a warming and satisfying weeknight dinner in no time at all.
Mushrooms stuffed with risotto
This is a great way to use up your leftover risotto or rice. A tasty savoury meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Simply top up your mushrooms with risotto and grated cheese for a delicious and filling vegetarian dish.
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Aromatic rice pilaf
Wonderfully fragrant, this subtly spiced rice dish is perfect side for your favourite curry or enjoyed on it's own with a sprinkle of roasted almonds.
Asparagus and egg risotto
Creamy and cheesy, this asparagus risotto is simmered with white wine and and garlic to create a wonderful vegetarian dish. Top with a perfectly poached egg for a divine dinner.
One-dish curried chicken with rice
Warm up after work with this enticing curry. With korma curry paste and tender chicken thigh fillets you'll have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Egg nori rolls
A classic Japanese dish, sushi is made by combining spiced rice, vegetables and meat or seafood, and wrapping it in nutritious seaweed (nori). These bite sized treats are stuffed with a traditional Asian egg omelette, and are wonderful enjoyed as lunch, dinner or as finger food for a dinner party.
Risotto Milanese with char-grilled lamb
This beautiful Milanese risotto dish is wonderfully creamy and cheesy. Serve with lemon and rosemary marinated grilled lamb for a beautiful dinner.
Greek rice pudding
This traditional Greek dessert is beautiful enjoyed after any meal. Smooth creamy, vanilla spiced rice is simmered on the stove top to form a sweet pudding. Top with cinnamon for a real flavour sensation.
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Arancini
Arancini means 'little oranges' in Italian. These rice balls contain a delicious cheese filling and are an excellent finger food or light lunch with a salad.
Prosciutto and pine nut arancini
A traditional Italian starter, arancini are stuffed rice balls filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella, then coated with breadcrumbs and fried. We've added crispy prosciutto and pine nuts to add extra flavour and crunch.
Arancini
A classic Italian starter - battered balls of creamy risotto, melted cheese and minced meat make the perfect finger food.
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Baked rice custard
Baked rice custard warms the heart, just like the comfort food that grandmother used to make.
Moroccan rice salad
Rice salad is a staple side dish at barbecues, and this recipe infuses brown rice with Moroccan-inspired flavours and ingredients.