Content tagged with “Side dish, grain” (Page 3)

Mustard Greens & Bulgur
Pungent mustard greens beg for other strong flavors for balance. Here walnut oil, walnuts, dates, bulgur and white-wine...

Whole-Grain Rice Pilaf
Great-tasting whole-grain pilafs are available these days, and they are a step up (nutritionally speaking) from the...

Rice Pilaf
Bypass plain rice boredom by adding a little chopped onion and cooking the rice in chicken broth. If you have any fresh...

Orzo & Toasted Barley
Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta. To add a little color and texture, the barley is lightly toasted beforehand.

Golden Couscous with Currants & Scallions
Quick-cooking couscous transforms into a fragrant and colorful side dish with just a few staple ingredients.

Herbed Lemon Orzo
Lemon zest and fresh parsley brighten up plain-Jane orzo for a great side dish you'll find yourself adding to your...

Herbed Whole-Wheat Couscous
Quick and versatile, serve this couscous alongside any saucy dish.

Polenta-Asiago Croutons
These croutons are so addictive, you'll be dreaming of different ways to use them. Float them in soup or serve on...

Provencal Barley
Add garbanzo beans to this simple dish for a protein boost.

Quick Cheese Grits
Serve alongside spice-rubbed shrimp and sauteed greens.

Quinoa & Black Beans
Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing. Also good the next day for lunch.

Garlic-Cheese Grits
Garlic-cheese grits are a typically rich Southern dish, but the truth is you don't need a half a cup of butter and...

Pear Risotto with Prosciutto & Fried Sage Leaves
Sweet ripe pear matched with the delicate saltiness of prosciutto defines this creamy risotto that goes well with any...

Green Tea Rice
Japanese short-grain rice is sweet, pearly and sticky enough to pick up with your chopsticks. (Look for the excellent...

Jeweled Golden Rice
Inspired by a classic Persian recipe, this eye-catching fruit- and nut-studded rice dish goes well with roast poultry...

Quinoa with Latin Flavors
Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to delicate quinoa. This versatile side pairs well with seafood,...

Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas
Couscous, which is actually a type of tiny pasta, makes an almost-instant side dish. Happily, the whole-wheat variety...

Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing
Apples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed...

Brown Rice & Greens
Whole grains and greens in one easy side dish.

Herbed Couscous with Tomatoes
A fast grain, dressed up with fresh tomatoes and herbs.

Dressed-Up Rice
Nuts and dried fruit up the nutrition--and tastiness--of brown rice.

Barley "Risotto" with Asparagus & Shiitakes
The nutty flavor and toothsome texture of barley make it a ideal complement for Parmesan cheese in this risotto-style...

Buttermilk Biscuits
Nothing like a basket of hot, flaky biscuits to accompany a home-cooked dinner. You can also use these biscuits to top...

Parsley Tabbouleh
Serve this tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh at your next backyard gathering.

Wild Rice with Dried Apricots & Pistachios
Colorful apricots, scallions and pistachios make this vibrant dish worthy of any holiday table. Since wild rice (really...