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Asparagus, Cucumber and Rice Salad

Recipe by: Barrett

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Cooked asparagus, diced cucumber and spring onion are folded into long-grain rice and chilled. Toss with mustard vinaigrette when ready to serve. A cool spring or summer salad chock-a-block with green veg.

Buckwheat Cauliflower Cheese

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Kasha, or buckwheat, is one the fastest grains to cook. It's a non-wheat grain that has a nutty texture and mildly aromatic flavour which goes very well with vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce.

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Caribbean coconut rice with beans

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This fabulous storecupboard dish tastes fantastic and is so simple to make. The addition of coconut milk gives it a real taste of the Caribbean.

Cheese on toast

Recipe by: banofeecupcake

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Tip: Use cheese slices for this or grated Cheddar.

Chicken, rice and spinach soup

Recipe by: Rachel Warren Chadd

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Chicken is an excellent source of protein and without its skin is also low in fat.

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Cock-a-leekie soup

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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A real Scottish classic – serve this hearty combination of chicken, leeks, rice and prunes with wedges of warm soda bread spread thick with butter.

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi

Recipe by: Lexi S.

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These vegetarian maki rolls are easy to make, and you can add either crabmeat or smoked salmon if you prefer. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi!

Duck salad with mushrooms and oranges

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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In this attractive salad, full-flavoured shiitake and chestnut mushrooms are combined with slices of tender griddled duck, juicy orange segments, crunchy water chestnuts and rice, with a fresh ginger and honey dressing. Duck meat is in fact very lean, once the thick layer of fat and skin has been removed.

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Embellished Pilau Rice

Recipe by: jen

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I love pilau rice, so I came up with this Indian-inspired version that is a meal in itself!

Green rice

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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As part of a Tex-Mex vegetarian buffet, this dish is best served with black bean chilli, salsa cruda, stir-fried vegetables, rich roast onions plus coriander and cabbage slaw (all of which can be found on this site).

Hot Moroccan bean soup

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This filling soup is given extra heat with harissa, the fiery chilli paste from North Africa.

Marinated turkey pilaf

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Fragrant seeds and spices infuse a captivating all-in-one dish with Eastern flavours.

Mushroom and smoked bacon risotto

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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The whole family will love this version of a classic risotto flavoured with bacon and chestnut mushrooms.

Pea and cauliflower pilau

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Keep a can of tomatoes on hand for this quick spicy pilau.

Pea orzotto

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Parmesan cheese and white wine or sherry add body to this versatile barley dish. Try serving as a side dish to accompany plainly cooked fish or meat, or as the main course of a vegetarian meal.

Pesto rice salad with tuna

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This fabulous combination of rice, tuna, crispy bacon and tender spinach leaves tossed in a fragrant pesto dressing makes a wonderful summer lunch.

Risi e bisi (rice and pea) ham salad

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Full of crisp crunchy vegetables, lean ham and plenty of fresh herbs, this wholesome rice salad is substantial enough to serve as a main meal on its own. It makes a refreshing and tasty dish, ideal for eating al fresco in the garden or packing for a picnic on a hot summer's day.

Risotto Milanese

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Keep a pack of risotto rice in the cupboard and you'll never be stuck for a quick, satisfying meal. Follow this basic recipe for a classic Risotto Milanese, or add extra ingredients for endless variations.

Seafood Medley Rice

Recipe by: sarah81783

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I buy seafood medley packs from Sainsbury's and then, I just take whatever food is available in the house and combine it all. It's even better if you can get fresh prawns, squid and mussels but if not, use the seafood medley packs.