Rice Dishes

Rice Side Dishes

Rice dishes are a versatile and flavorful addition to any meal. They can be simple or richly seasoned, depending on the cuisine. Popular recipes include garlic butter rice, lemon herb rice, Spanish rice with tomatoes and spices, coconut rice for a touch of sweetness, and fried rice with vegetables and soy sauce. These dishes pair well with a variety of main courses, offering a comforting and satisfying complement.

March 28, 2025

CAJUN CRAB CASSEROLE

Cajun Crab Casserole is a rich and flavorful Southern-inspired dish that brings together the bold spices of Cajun cuisine with the delicate sweetness of crab. Further, this comforting casserole is packed with creamy goodness. Generally, it features lump crab meat, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and Read More

American, Baking, Casseroles, Main Entree, Rice Dishes, Sauteing, Seafood

by Mr. Sam

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Ah, summer—the season when the days stretch long and lazy, the grill becomes an altar, and the air is thick with the scent of sunscreen, fresh basil, and someone else’s barbecue. It’s the time of year when appetites grow bold, drinks get colder, and every meal seems to demand to be eaten outdoors, preferably under twinkle lights with good company and a second helping. Summer is when the farmer’s market transforms into a parade of juicy abundance: tomatoes so ripe they barely hold themselves together, corn sweet enough to eat raw, and peaches that drip down your wrist and don’t care who sees. It’s a time when cooking often means not cooking—just slicing, sprinkling, and assembling, because why mess with perfection? This is the season of rosé in sweating glasses, of smoky ribs and chilled melon, of big leafy salads that crunch like applause. It’s when even the most devout homebodies suddenly rediscover the pleasures of the picnic, and when dessert somehow always seems to include berries or a scoop of something frozen. But summer is more than just a menu—it’s a mood. It’s the clink of ice in a tall glass, the flutter of a linen napkin in a breeze, and the sound of laughter drifting over a garden wall. It’s the sweet ache of nostalgia mixed with sunscreen and sea salt, and the knowledge that some of life’s best moments are the simplest ones. Here on The Amiable Gourmand, summer means celebrating all that: the flavors, the feelings, and the stories we tell around the table. So pull up a chair, pour something fizzy, and let’s savor the season together.