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.

Curried Rice

A really great Curried Rice that won't disappoint! This basmati rice recipe is flavoured with curry powder plus extra spices to to give it great flavour.

Middle Eastern Spiced Lentil and Rice (Mejadra)

Mejadra is a fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf that is SO GOOD you can - and will want to - eat it on its own! Mejadra is an ancient dish that is hugely popular throughout the

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.

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!

Wild Rice Salad

This gorgeous wild rice salad with pomegranate is a celebration of colours, textures and flavours! A perfect holiday or Christmas Salad to impress.

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Salads can be so dull... but not this one! Fresh dill and coriander/cilantro with a bright lemon dressing totally makes it.

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.

Tahdig

This is one amazing rice dish. It did take me some practice to get it right, but it's worth it!

Rice Salad With Nuts and Sour Cherries From 'Plenty More'

This salad from Yotam Ottolenghi's newest cookbook, Plenty More, has a lot going on and everything going for it. A beautiful mix of grains, crunchy almonds and pine nuts, chewy dried cherries, silky onions, and enlivening arugula, basil and tarragon—every bite is fairly dazzling.