Simple and tasty, this delicious asparagus and rice broth will keep your tummy full and your body warm during the cooler winter months.

What a different way to serve chicken and rice! This baked savoury rice cake is layered with chicken, and flavoured with spice and yoghurt.

Fresh, healthy and wonderfully filling, this flavoursome smoked chicken and spinach risotto is easy to make and is full of tasty ingredients to satisfy a hungry family.

This classic Indonesian rice is packed full of wonderful high-quality ingredients like juicy prawns, tender shredded chicken and fresh greens. Tossed with a punchy, Asian dressing, this dish is beautiful served warm on its own or as part of a gourmet dinner banquet.

This Middle Eastern delight is so easy even the kids can help. Cinnamon and cumin add spice while a zesty lemon and warm pita bread compliment the lentils and rice.

This creamy zucchini and tomato risotto is wonderful served hot, fresh off the stove - the perfect vegetarian dish for a cool evening.

This traditional Spanish dish combines delicious spiced rice and vegetables with tender chicken to bring a unbeatable one-pot family dinner.

This traditional Indian dish combines smoked salmon, eggs, yoghurt and a spicy curry folded through rice. It is best for a spectacular healthy brunch, light lunch or side.

A pilaf takes a basic staple to a whole new level of deliciousness! This simple version can be eaten by itself or as an accompaniment to your favourite meat and vegetables.

It doesn't get much more wholesomely satisfying than whipping up this simple stir-fry for lunch or dinner.

This simple risotto will cure all your cravings with creamy rice and zesty lemon chicken.

Traditional rice pudding has nothing on this recipe. The subtly spiced creamed rice is teamed with warm poached berries for an indulgent dessert.

Packed with mind-sharpening ingredients, this wholesome rice cake is a fantastic option to recharge at lunchtime.

Don’t overcook your risotto – the grains should be al dente when served.

With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.

This Indian-inspired soft rice with spicy beef makes for an aromatic, flavour-packed side or main dish for those left craving more.

If you enjoy a risotto but don't have time for the continuous stirring this creamy dish usually requires, then this microwave recipe is for you.

Add a spark to your meal time, by bringing an aromatic, pork version of this staple Indonesian spicy rice dish to life.

Bring the flavour and style of Spain into your home with this fabulous and authentic seafood paella.

Drink while you cook with this seafood risotto which makes use of some of your favourite ingredients: tender scallops and dry white wine.

This aromatic and easy to prepare classic thai stir-fry is able to tingle the senses at any lunch or dinner time.

Mango chutney adds the sweetness to this simple version of a classic Indian curry.

Packed full of spice, this fragrant brown rice and spinach salad is absolutely beautiful tossed with fresh chilli and flaked almonds. Serve this dish as a side or as a delicious vegetarian main.

Looking to use up leftover rice? Here's a quick way to turn leftover rice into a delicious, nutritious, Asian-inspired meal - and it works best with rice that's been pre-cooked.

This beautiful sage and mixed mushroom risotto is wonderfully creamy and packed full of flavour. Serve it with a side salad as a warming, hearty dinner.

Experiment with different ingredients to keep life, and food, interesting!

Prepare this delicious vegetarian rice dish in under thirty minutes to satisfy your family and friends.

Prepare this deliciously creamy tuna risotto in no time at all - packed with fresh vegetables, flaked fish and a zesty cream sauce, this is the perfect weeknight dinner to delight your family.

This delicious Asian soup is packed full of flavours to warm you from the inside out, plus tender chicken and soft rice to keep you fueled for longer.

Enjoy the creaminess of sweet honey rice pudding, with delicious apricots, coconut and almonds swirled throughout.

There is no reason to skimp on flavour or protein when enjoying vegetarian meals - try out this tasty lentils and rice dish, jam-packed with veggies.

This vegetarian recipe is perfect finger food for your next party, barbecue or family gathering. If you have many mouths to feed, this will make enough for 10 or more people.

Sprinkle over the bhuja mix just before serving, to preserve the crunch!

This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.

Risotto can be easy with this quick chicken, pea and bacon dish. Top with rocket and the flavours take off.

This creamy vegetarian risotto makes a fabulous starter or a hearty main. Served with a salad it's a complete meal.

Fried rice is favourite with adults and children alike. This easy-cook version is great for school and work lunchboxes and picnics.

Serving this traditional, flavoursome spanish rice dish in small bowls topped with prawns, makes it versatile for any occasion and time of year.

Burst into spring with this mushroom and chicken ristotto. Add a green salad for a healthy texture and relax - summer is on the way.

Wonderfully hearty and warming, this tasty bacon, leek and asparagus risotto is simmered in a fragrant white wine sauce to produce a beautiful dinner dish.

This sweet rice pudding dish is made with cinnamon, pistachios, pomegranate and rosewater ... a middle eastern classic.

Winter warming rice pudding is an all-time favourite comfort food for the soul.

This crispy Asian-style chicken schnitzel is served with thick, warm teriyaki sauce and goes perfectly with a side of rice and salad.

Replace pistachio kernels with peanuts. Use curry powder instead of curry paste. You’ll need 1 1/2 teaspoons. Note

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

You won't be able to resist this hearty, all-time classic chilli con carne recipe. This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to serve for a casual get-together.

Be careful not to overcook your risotto rice – the grains should be al dente.

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Serving suggestion: Serve with Indian-style curries and barbecued lamb or chicken. Try adding 4-5 fresh curry leaves (found in herb section of selected supermarkets and fruit and vegetable shops) with chilli, or use them as a garnish. Note

Serving suggestion: Serve with pan-fried boneless sirloin (new york cut) or rib-eye steaks. Note

Cubed pork may be used in place of cutlets, if desired. Note

Stuffed green olives and chopped fresh coriander can be added with peas. Note

Liquid, powdered stock or cubes can be used for this recipe. You may not need to use whole amount of stock in Step 3. Stirring gives risotto its characteristic creamy texture. Note

Leftover gumbo can be frozen. Be sure to reheat it thoroughly. Note

Simmering spare ribs for 1 minute removes some fat. If you have more time, simmer ribs slowly for up to 1 hour. Add a little chopped ginger and chilli, if desired. Note

Sliced ham may be used in place of smoked salmon. Note

You could also use chicken or pork mince for this recipe. Note

Wild rice blend is a mixture of wild and white rice and is available in the rice section of supermarkets. Note

If wombok is not available, use 1/3 of a regular cabbage instead. Note

Serve this fragrant creamy risotto in small portions as it is quite filling.

Fragrant and delicious nasi goreng with fresh prawns, shredded omelette and chilli is ready in less than 15 minutes making this the ultimate meal for the spice lovers of the family.

For a more substantial meal add barbecued pork, green shelled prawns, barbecued duck or lap cheong (Chinese dried pork sausage) to the rice packages before wrapping. Note

Stir through flaked cooked chicken or canned tuna for added flavour and protein. Note

Kaffir lime leaves are available in the fresh produce section of Coles. Store any left over in the freezer. Note

Subtly spiced tasty vegetarian fried rice with vegetarian chicken-style sausages packed with fresh vegetables and topped with crispy fried shallots makes the perfect midweek meal.

These tomatoes are ideal for a buffet or picnic lunch, and can be cooked the day before. Note

Many countries claim dolmas or dolmades as their own. What makes this version Armenian is the addition of dill and cinnamon. Vary this dish with either sultanas or chopped dried apricots instead of currants, and oregano in place of dill. Note

Look for jars of crispy fried shallots in the Asian section of supermarkets or at speciality Asian stores. If the bamboo steamer isn’t large enough for all the parcels, they may need to be steamed in two tiers or batches. Note

Smoked fish is first salted, then either “hot smoked” (cooked close to the heat source, becoming opaque) or “cold smoked” (not smoked close to the heat source therefore not heated, so it’s translucent). You can use other types of hot-smoked fish for this recipe too, such as salmon, trout, cod or mackerel. Note

This risotto can be cooked the traditional way by adding the stock gradually and stirring continually, although more stock may be needed. Note

Sumac is tangy. If you don’t have any, squeeze a lemon over the dish to serve. Note

You could replace the pork with chicken thigh fillets, if you like. Or, slide sliced raw white fish into bowls and ladle boiling congee over the top to cook. For a richer flavour, try replacing the water with chicken stock. Make a quick congee by covering leftover cooked white rice with stock and simmering for […]

Indonesians love to enhance the flavour of meat, which they use in small amounts, with fish sauces. In this simple dish, oyster sauce contrasts with the chicken. Note