Chickpea Rice Pilaf

Fragrant Middle Eastern Chickpea Rice - 5 minutes of prep, no chopping, then the hardest part is patience while the rice rests for 10 minutes! This rice is so delicious it only needs something simple to accompany it, like roasted vegetables or a simple piece of grilled fish.

Greek-Style Rice Pilaf With Chicken Thighs

As a lover of quick and easy dishes, pilafs—simple dishes of rice cooked in broth—come up in my repertoire all the time. They're an insanely easy way to produce a flavor-packed meal in a single pan with minimum fuss.This version combines chicken and rice with Greek flavors.

Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf

A mix of fennel seeds, cinnamon, and dry bay leaf perfumes this basmati rice pilaf, releasing a comforting, delicious aroma that lingers long after the dish is done. And even though the recipe itself is simple and quick, its elegance and complex flavor profile impresses my guests without fail.

Armenian-Style Rice Pilaf

Rice and pasta toasted in butter and then simmered in chicken stock makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

Spanish Rice with Chicken, Olives and Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Rice studded with cilantro, olive, and sausage gets topped with flavorful tomato-y chickpea sauce.

Chicken With Saffron Rice: Easy Slow Cooker

Chicken with Saffron Rice (topped with a lightly-dressed Warm Asparagus Salad) is a delicious slow cooker meal to greet you at the end of a long day.

Rice pilaf

There are 100s of versions of pilaf and this is one of the more basic ones. It is perfect as it is but can easily be elevated with dried fruit, nuts and other spices. It’s a great side to grilled or braised meat or vegetables.

Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit

A beautifully fragrant Rice Pilaf with pistachios, almonds and dried fruit. Perfect for your holiday feasting table or a side for a Middle Eastern meal!

Spiced rice salad

The spiced rice salad with pomegranate and tahini dressing is a great, hearty side to pair with a sharing protein like brisket.

Persian Saffron Rice (Tachin)

The golden crust on this Persian Saffron Rice looks and taste incredible!!! Called Tachin, this rice is made with yogurt, saffron, yolks and butter.