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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

Cold rice is stir-fried in sesame oil with ginger, carrots, garlic, peas, and scallions, then combined with soy sauce, scrambled eggs, and sliced grilled chicken. This satisfying one-pan classic transforms leftover chicken and rice into a quick, flavorful weeknight staple.

Valerie's Home Cooking Valerie Bertinelli On the Road Again Chicken Sambal

Chicken Sambal

Bone-in chicken breasts and thighs are seared golden, then simmered in a bold sauce of ponzu, sambal, brown sugar, fish sauce, crushed tomatoes, lemongrass, and galangal, and served over fragrant cilantro basmati rice. This Southeast Asian-inspired braise delivers layers of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor in a deeply comforting one-pot dinner.

Pea and Mint Risotto

Pea and Mint Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice risotto stirred with sweet peas, Parmesan, butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fresh mint for a bright, spring-inspired finish. An elegant, silky side dish that brings refined simplicity to a regal dinner menu.

Green Pea Arancini with Herby Lemon Dipping Sauce

Green Pea Arancini with Herby Lemon Dipping Sauce

Pea-infused risotto is chilled, formed around cubes of mozzarella, coated in panko, and deep-fried until golden and crispy, then served with a fresh herb-Meyer lemon-yogurt dipping sauce. These elegant, spring-green arancini with their molten cheese centers make a stunning passed appetizer for a Galentine's Day dinner or any special gathering.

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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

A classic Louisiana red beans and rice simmered all day in the slow cooker with andouille sausage and Cajun spices. Effortless comfort food with deep, smoky flavor.

Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo

Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo

A dark roux is built with andouille and kielbasa sausages, celery, onions, bell peppers, okra, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning, then enriched with shredded rotisserie chicken and ladled over steamed rice. This shortcut gumbo delivers authentic Cajun depth and smoky, spicy complexity in a fraction of the time by starting with a store-bought bird.

Lime Cilantro Rice

Lime Cilantro Rice

White rice is toasted before simmering in chicken stock with lime peel, then finished with fresh lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions for a fragrant, fluffy side. This bright and herby rice is the perfect base for soaking up saucy tinga and spicy black beans.