Rice

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.

Delicious baked chicken is beautiful served atop a bed of this creamy rice dish. Serve your meal with steamed greens for an effortless dinner.

The sweet apricot glaze is beautiful tossed through tender pork, and is wonderful served on a bed of steamed rice and topped with fresh coriander and toasted almonds.

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.

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.

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.

Made with coconut rice, this flavour-filled salad is a great accompaniment to grilled or barbecued meat, chicken and seafood.

A staple of Greek cuisine, dolmades are rich in flavour with pine nuts, sultanas, onions and rice wrapped in vine leaves and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

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.

Thai this at home! Bring an exotic infusion of hot, sweet and sour to your table.

Fresh, summery and packed full of fragrant, zesty ingredients that will delight every taste-bud. Moroccan spiced prawns are grilled to perfection and tossed with creamy avocado, nutty wild rice and a punchy lemon dressing.

The hotpot - a traditional Asian dish where tender pork and fresh vegetables are baked in a delicious soy and ginger sauce.

In this tasty fusion dinner dish, tender flaky fish is pan-fried in a fragrant spice blend and served atop a bed of steamed spinach and rice. Add a dollop of yoghurt to cool down the meal, and create a wonderful text and texture experience, that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

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.

This beautiful Milanese risotto dish is wonderfully creamy and cheesy. Serve with lemon and rosemary marinated grilled lamb for a beautiful dinner.

This is a mouth-watering and healthy way to serve fish - better still, the dish will be on the table in just 25 minutes. We grilled the fish but you could also char-grill it on the barbie.

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.

Mexican chilli beef and rice is a hearty dish. Serve with salad for a complete meal.

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.

Traditionally served rolled, this sliced variation of the classic Japanese rice, seafood and seaweed dish is perfect for sharing around as gourmet food at dinner parties.

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.

A classic Italian starter - battered balls of creamy risotto, melted cheese and minced meat make the perfect finger food.

With succulent lamb and aromatic spices, this Indian biryani dish is easy to whip up in a flash.

Enjoy this delicious savoury mushroom omelette any time of the day - perfect served with a slice or two of thick, crusty bread.

Baked rice custard warms the heart, just like the comfort food that grandmother used to make.

Rice salad is a staple side dish at barbecues, and this recipe infuses brown rice with Moroccan-inspired flavours and ingredients.

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.

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.

Simmered in a caramel, fish sauce, these blue eye or snapper fillets reek of Vietnam. They are scrumptious served over steamed rice with herbs and lime.

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.

Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.

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.

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

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.

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

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

Lime, coriander and lemongrass will send you on a Thai adventure with every tantalising bite. These seafood skewers are perfect for entertaining unless you want to save them all for yourself.

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!

Rice is a staple food for much of the planet and different countries have their signature dishes. Sophie Gray presents this classic

Rice is a staple food for much of the planet and different countries have their signature dishes. Sophie Gray presents one of the classics

Rice is a staple food for much of the planet and different countries have their signature dishes. Sophie Gray presents one of the classics

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

This Cantonese dish combines pork ribs with ready-cook rice and fast and fresh stir-fry vegetables. This is an out-of-the-ordinary weeknight meal or a fast weekend dinner.

This budget Asian stir-fry is packed with flavour and nutrients and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

This tantalising vegetarian dish will be the envy of all others at your next curry night.

Hot, hearty and packed full of tasty ingredients, this delicious chicken, mozzarella and rice bake is the perfect one-pot dish for a hungry family on a cool Winter's evening.

This Asian twist on the classic chicken schnitzel combines beautiful spiced crumbed chicken on a bed of rice, drizzled with a flavoursome dressing.

These tasty baked capsicums make a tasty and healthy family meal, perfect all year round. Stuffed with a flavoursome rice and vegetable filling and topped with crumbly feta cheese, this vegetarian dish is delicious enjoyed straight from the oven with a light side salad.

This tender braised apricot pork is wonderful served with caramelised onions, flaked almonds and long-grain rice.

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.

The delicious savoury filling of marinated vegetables makes this traditional breakfast dish worthy of being eaten any time of day.

Warming, fragrant and packed full of flavours, this beautiful pork and vegetable curry is simmer in a wonderfully creamy coconut sauce, great served with steamed jasmine rice.

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

Omelettes are no longer restricted to breakfasts - enjoy this delicious Asian spiced vegetarian omelette any time of the day.

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!

Try these unique meals inspired by curry and spices to pep up your mid-week menu or introduce your family to a few different flavours.

Any kind of poached or honey-glazed fruit goes well with creamy rice.

This Anglo-Indian chicken and rice soup is hearty enough as a meal on its own.

Indulge in sticky, tender Asian braised pork meat, beautiful served with steamed rice and greens.

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.

This super-easy recipe uses spinach leaves instead of the traditional vine leaves ... and the flavoursome filling makes these dolmades small parcels of heaven.

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.

Rice pudding is a simple classic but this recipe gives it a bit of a refresher with the addition of flaked almonds, dates and brandy.

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

You can use any firm white fish to make this aromatic fish curry. A perfect dish for Saturday night dinner ... although with a preparation and cooking time of less than 45 minutes, it could work on weeknights too.

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.

This simple sticky pork recipe needs no marinating time so it's a quick and easy alternative to Chinese takeaway.

Coated in fragrant spices and grilled to perfection, these tandoori chicken skewers are delicious served with fresh, parsley-tossed rice. Accompanied with a popular Indian side dish of coconut crusted bananas, these skewers make an exciting, flavoursome weeknight dinner.

Prepare this classic Chinese dish for your family for a tantalising taste bud experience. Slow roasted duck is cooked in a fragrant orange and herb sauce and served with steamed rice and Asian greens.

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.

Prepare these delicious Mexican burritos for your family for a fun, quick weeknight dinner. Your diners will enjoy assembling their own dinner, combining a tasty chicken, rice and bean mix with grated cheese and fresh vegetables on a light tortilla.

Light, cheesy and packed full of flavour, this tasty corn, bacon and zucchini rice slice is surprisingly filling and delicious enjoyed hot or cold.

Fresh chilli gives this classic Malaysian dish quite a kick, but you can also leave it out. This dish can be served with rice or try it with your favourite noodles.

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.

The crispy coating hides a soft heart of pumpkin, rice and tender shredded lamb.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts.

The chilly weather is on its way. Work on your internal insulation with Sarah Bowman’s rich and warming dessert

When preparing cabbage, make sure you remove all the hard core and thick veins. Sambal oelek is a Malaysian/Indonesian chilli sauce and kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce. You’ll find both in the Asian section of the supermarket or at Asian food stores. 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.