Rice

Known as okayu, this Japanese comfort food will warm you from the inside out.

A sheet-pan wonder with lots of crispy rice.

Savory ground beef, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables turn a bowl of steamed rice into an easy weeknight dinner.

Andouille sausage, Cajun seasoning, and the holy trinity give these slow-simmered red beans layers of smoky, savory flavor.

Three savory fillings, one simple technique, and no special equipment required.

An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.

Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu comes together in one skillet in just 30 minutes.

Turn a pound of ground beef into this hearty, umami stir-fry.

A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.

The golden, crunchy corners are worth fighting over.

With four ways to dress it up, this simple risotto recipe is worthy of a dinner party—but it’s also delicious topped with nothing at all.

Spiced, tender meatballs get cooked atop a bed of rice pilaf speckled with pistachios and plump golden raisins in this quick, one-pot dinner.

This grandma-inspired soup is equal parts cozy and bright.

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

The first thing you should make with sweet summer corn.

With crunchy cabbage, sweet mango, and ripe avocado, this salad will keep you full.

Scallion-infused oil, or pa gireum in Korean, is a fragrant way to upgrade a pot of rice.

This vegetarian bowl is as colorful as it is hearty: brown rice and quinoa, roasted tofu and broccolini, avocado, cabbage slaw, and a turmeric-spiked dressing.

Savory from chile, ginger, and cumin, these adai are a filling breakfast to power you through the day.

This assertive dressing is the perfect complement to tender, delicate steamed vegetables.

Use the dregs of that jar of marinara in your fridge to cook rice and shrimp in this one-skillet weeknight dinner.

Cooking risotto in a rice cooker makes quick work of the famously fussy recipe. And this hands-off version is as creamy and comforting as any stovetop version.

These meatballs made of beef, rice, and split peas are stuffed with dried fruit and braised in a flavorful tomato sauce—a hearty, satisfying labor of love.

With minimal prep time and a faster cook, this basil fried rice recipe with crispy onions, ginger, and fresh chiles should be in your weekly summer rotation.