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RICE PUDDING
This rice pudding is enormously popular at the Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli where it was developed. The hint of…
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MAQLUBA (Upside-down Eggplant and Chicken Casserole)
Maqluba is a beautiful molded chicken dish that is prepared by cooking layers of eggplant, chicken, and rice. It is…
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IMJADARA WITH RICE (Lentil and Rice Pilaf)
In Middle Eastern families, this nutritious and homey meal is one of the first things college kids ask for when…
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RICE PILAF
In a medium saucepan, sauté celery and onion in butter or oil until lightly browned. Add rice and ATHENIAN GARDEN…
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BENARES PILAO (Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Beans)
This versatile Indian rice dish can be served as a side dish with chicken or fish. Or add small bits…
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FRAGRANT SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
Place saffron threads in a small bowl and pound with the wooden end of a knife handle until powdery. Add…
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PERFECT RICE EVERY TIME
Following are general preparation instructions and a chart with proportions of rice to water, etc., for several different varieties of…