Rice & Grains

We used to think making polenta meant deciding between adding butter and milk or taking a flavor hit and just using water. But miso adds the umami and richness we crave without dairy.

Take out your tofu and put away your winter coat.

An angel loses her wings every time you throw out that leftover braising liquid.

The meatballs are rolled in millet and then fried for a delicious, crunchy texture.

Bring this to ALL the picnics this summer.

This healthyish twist on fried rice comes together in minutes.

This easy stir-fry, combined with the trusty #putaneggonit, is irresistible.

When you want a skillet-sized pancake, burnished from whole wheat flour and studded with cooked grains, flavorful and with a hardy texture.

Posole is one of the tastiest, prettiest one-pot dishes on earth. Make ahead and all that’s left to do is ice some beers and set out all the toppings.

You make a shrimp stock so that this decadent risotto (hello mascarpone) is bursting with shrimp flavor.

You can now make the famous dirty rice from Commander's Palace in New Orleans at home. Bring your own Mardi Gras beads.

Notes from a lifetime of eating (and cooking) with saffron

Follow these steps to perfectly cook any grain, from farro and millet to wild rice and quinoa.

I got dumped. I lost my rice cooker. But, hey, I learned how to make rice on the stovetop!

When things go to s***, I make this soup.

Crispy fried eggs and salty-sweet tahini sauce make for a plant-based dinner that really satisfies—no late night snacking required.

We took a page from chef and author David Tanis and added a bunch of seedy, pickley things to our sushi rice.

In this dish, lentils get a double dose of tartness from lime-marinated red onion and a drizzle of tangy yogurt.

Stirring a raw egg yolk into each bowl at the end adds silkiness, heft, and protein.

Hot tip: Make porridge on the weekend. Reheat this in the time it takes to make instant.

This stunning crispy rice, also known as tachin, is buttery and rich. It's easier to make than it seems.

You can use any cooked grain—and any type of sausage you want—for this healthy but hearty dinner bowl.

Whether it’s part of a Japanese breakfast or a classic bagel spread, smoked fish is never a bad idea.

Chicken thighs, with garlic-honey, are here for the first Rent Week of the year. Breathe. You're in a space now.