Wild rice is an easy way to add substance to a meal without making it feel too heavy. It works well as a base for simple ...

White rice is great—I mean, you won't find a bigger fan—but sometimes it's nice to branch out. If you're stuck in a rut and ...

Not sure how to cook wild rice? Here's a quick primer: Place 1 cup wild rice, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 60 ...

When it comes to making dinner, you might switch up your grain routine by subbing in brown rice or quinoa for standard white rice. These alternatives boast more fiber and protein than their white ...

Robin Mahan, a culinary consultant for the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council in St. Paul, can think of unlimited uses for cooked wild rice. For breakfast, she would swirl some into pancake or ...

We're 10 days into September and I'm already serving foods that I would generally save until mid- or late October. One of the fall favorites at my house is a wild rice/sausage/zucchini dish that turns ...

Grain salads don’t only hold their own against leafy salads — they often outshine them. And you know what countertop appliance really aids in said salads? A rice cooker! With "Top Chef" heading to ...

T his recipe from the late Bob Schranck, a longtime Twin Cities outdoors writer, sportsman and cooking aficionado, appeared in the cookbook, “America’s Favorite Wild Game Recipes.” It has been a ...

Looking for easy rice recipes? We've got 'em. From paella and rice pilaf to cozy rice soups, we've rounded up dozens of ...

Rice is a popular pantry staple across the globe, but there are so many varieties to choose from. Here's how to pick the ...

Despite several Buzzfeed articles claiming it’s not too early for Christmas, there’s still one holiday worth celebrating — Thanksgiving. Instead of the typical stuffing dish (which I think is highly ...

Dear Lisa: I have trouble cooking wild rice consistently because the cooking time seems to be different every time I make it. Are the grains supposed to be crunchy or burst open? Is that a reliable ...