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Category: rice and grains

“Culinary Foundations” – The “Rice and Grains” category at ChampsDiet.com offers a treasure trove of recipes featuring these versatile staples. From comforting risottos and hearty pilafs to exotic grain bowls, these dishes highlight the nourishing and satisfying qualities of rice and grains, serving as the perfect base for a variety of flavors and ingredients.

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Homemade Rice Pudding
DessertPastaRice

Homemade Rice Pudding

Ingredients: 6 cups milk1 cup white rice4 tablespoons sugarvanilla (optional)cinnamon (optional)nutmeg (optional) Directions: Wash...

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Mushroom Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Mushroom Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned...

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Bacon Chive Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Bacon Chive Rice

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon3 cups cooked rice1/4 cup chives, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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Basil Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Basil Fried Rice

Ingredients: 30 ml oil1 clove garlic, finely chopped ( increase to suit tastes)1 -3...

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Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
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Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like ditallini)1 lb chicken3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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South of the Border Pasta Salad
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South of the Border Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained15 ounces...

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Caribbean Crabmeat Salad
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Caribbean Crabmeat Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups uncooked noodles, your choice1 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat1 red peppers,...

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Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Vegetable Orzo with Yakisoba Sauce for one

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable orzo pasta2 tablespoons yakisoba sauce1 tablespoon hot sauce ( Peri-Peri,...

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Quinoa Corn Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Corn Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed2 cups fresh corn...

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Spring Risotto
PastaRicerice and grains

Spring Risotto

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 fennel bulbs, diced1 small red bell peppers,...

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Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions1 (4 1/2...

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Orzo Pilaf
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, chopped3/4 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, chopped1 lb orzo pasta3/4...

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Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts2 large onions, chopped8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1...

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Farfalle in a Sun-Dried Tomato
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle in a Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic, and White Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 900 g penne or 900 g corkscrew macaroni2 (13 fluid ounce) bottles jamaica...

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Creamy Italian Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Italian Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1/2 cup...

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Pilafi  Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)
EuropeanGreekPasta

Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter ( do not...

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Ghee Rice
Main dishPastaRice

Ghee Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water1/4 tablespoon ghee (optional)1 tablespoon oil2...

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Easy Creamy Pasta Parmesan
Kid FriendlyPastarice and grains

Easy Creamy Pasta Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 packet Top Ramen noodles2 cups milk3 tablespoons flourcracked pepper, to taste6 tablespoons...

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Perfect Basic White Rice
ChinesePastarice and grains

Perfect Basic White Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter (optional) Directions:...

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Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine10 ounces frozen chopped spinach2 cups milk1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter1/2...

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Simple Mexican Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Simple Mexican Rice

Ingredients: olive oil or vegetable oil1 cup rice2 cups water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (...

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Sausage Vegetable Pilaf
< 60 minsPastaRice

Sausage Vegetable Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms or 1/2 cup other dried mushrooms, your choice...

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Old Fashioned Oatmeal With Bananas and Raisins
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Old Fashioned Oatmeal With Bananas and Raisins

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)2/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal1/2 bananas, peeled and...

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3 Step Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

3 Step Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fettuccine, prepared and hot8 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup parmesan...

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Fusilli With Artichokes
Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Fusilli With Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced6 scallions, sliced...

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Fu Manchu fried rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Fu Manchu fried rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 eggs, beaten6 green onions, sliced4 ounces boneless skinless chicken...

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Pasta Salad With Avocado Dressing
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Avocado Dressing

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon calorie reduced salad dressing2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt1/2 avocados, mashed ( 2...

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Easy Oven Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy Oven Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups rice4 cups water3 packages chicken bouillon granules2 tablespoons good quality olive...

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Garlic Rotelle
Main dishPastarice and grains

Garlic Rotelle

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked and drained rotelle pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4...

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Cherry Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 teaspoon sugarsalt...

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Greek Spinach and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Greek Spinach and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes2 1/2 teaspoons fresh...

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Korean " Oma" Fried Rice With Egg Topping
PastaRicerice and grains

Korean ” Oma” Fried Rice With Egg Topping

Ingredients: 4 cups white rice, prepared and cooked1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 -3 tablespoons soy...

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Pesto Fettuccine With Chicken
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pesto Fettuccine With Chicken, Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients: 18 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts ( approx. 3 med-lg chicken breasts)4 cups...

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Blue Cheese Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Blue Cheese Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter8 -10 green onions, chopped4 ounces blue cheese1 (12 ounce) cartons...

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Pasta with Braised Fennel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Pasta with Braised Fennel, Chard, and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions,...

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Ellen's Yummy Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Ellen’s Yummy Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( speghetti, fusilli, spirals)1 bottle wishbone robusto Italian dressingMcCormick Salad...

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Nanny's Cornbread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Nanny’s Cornbread

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lard or 1/3 cup Crisco2 cups self-rising cornmeal1/2 cup self-rising flour2...

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Franks and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Franks and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 (1 lb) package franks, sliced1 dash garlic powder1 (10 3/4...

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Zucchini Ricotta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini Ricotta Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini15 ounces light ricotta cheese1/2 cup fat free egg substitute1/2 cup...

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Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)

Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2-3/4 lb ground pork ( either lean or fatty)5 -6...

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Vegetarian Rice Noodles With Seasonal Vegetables
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Vegetarian Rice Noodles With Seasonal Vegetables

Ingredients: 300 g rice noodles3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 sprigs Thai basil6 -8 cloves garlic,...

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Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel
Pastarice and grainsWeeknight

Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 8 ounces broad egg noodles2 cups sour cream8 ounces whipped cream cheese8 ounces...

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Macaroni Bean Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Macaroni Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (8 ounce) packages rainbow...

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Baked Orzo With Butternut Squash and Mushrooms
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Baked Orzo With Butternut Squash and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, finely diced2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups cremini mushrooms,...

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2- Step Pasta Sensation
Pastarice and grainsSalads

2- Step Pasta Sensation

Ingredients: 6 cups hot cooked pasta ( Spiral Noodles)3/4 cup kraft grated parmesan cheese1/3...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil

Ingredients: 1 lb gnocchi ( fresh or frozen is best)2 -4 cloves garlic6 -10...

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Artichoke Bread
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Artichoke Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons butter1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated...

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Enzo's Penne a la Vodka
PastaPennerice and grains

Enzo’s Penne a la Vodka

Ingredients: 16 ounces dry penne pasta, cooked1 onions, medium finely chopped2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Donny's Asian Noodles
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Donny’s Asian Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon sesame oil6 cloves garlic2 teaspoons grated ginger2 cups...

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Best-ever Beef Barley Soup
GrainsPastarice and grains

Best-ever Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef6 cups water3 beef bouillon cubes2 cups sliced...

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Carol's Killer Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Carol’s Killer Pasta

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions, chopped6 -10 cloves garlic, minced ( large cloves)2 stalks...

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Rice Noodle Salad
AsianPastarice and grains

Rice Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 4 ounces thin rice noodles1/4 cup rice vinegar ( unseasoned)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon...

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Easy Rice Cooker Matsutake Gohan
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy Rice Cooker Matsutake Gohan

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups short-grain rice, washed until water runs clear and drained (...

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Barley Pilaf
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Barley Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chicken stock1 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Pasta Potpourri

Ingredients: 4 ounces penne or 4 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked1 teaspoon sesame oil1 small...

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Low Carb Pasta With Gorgonzola and Walnuts
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Low Carb Pasta With Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes low-carb penne6 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled2/3 cup toasted walnut pieces1/2...

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GrainsPastarice and grains

Spelt Flour Flatbread

Ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups water2 tablespoons...

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Uncle Salvi's Congri
Main dishPastaRice

Uncle Salvi’s Congri

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans1 lb bacon1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/4...

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Pastina Gasiov
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pastina Gasiov

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, preferably ancine di pepe1/4 cup parmesan cheese3 eggs4 tablespoons butter1/4...

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