Rice & Grains

A one-dish meal with all the earthy flavors of the Southwest.

Swedish cooks use lots of buttermilk, and the lingonberry jam suggested as an accompaniment to these incredibly light pancakes is a typical Swedish condiment.

"Even in the spring it can be very chilly here in New England," saysMichelle M. Littlefield of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. "My mom and I like to prepare this soup on weekends — and our entire family loves to warm up with a bowl of it."

The tortilla strips need to dry overnight, so begin making this one day ahead.

These delicious chocolate chip cookies are worth the calorie splurge.

Cornmeal may be either fine- or coarse-grained. Both work well in the following recipe; we used a fine-grained variety found in most supermarkets.

These muffins have the comforting flavor of graham crackers, with just a hint of cinnamon and sugar.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Although traditional Italian polenta is simmered for nearly an hour, resulting in a very creamy consistency, for the following recipe we preferred the more rustic texture of this quickly cooked version.

A versatile alternative to couscous, this is a summer starch that doesn't have to be served warm. If you have fresh or cooked leftover vegetables in the kitchen, toss them in to make a main-course salad. You can also play with the herbs to suit the dishes this will accompany.

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Yellow Pepper Purée . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These can be served with the Veal, Mushroom and Red Wine Sauce or as a side dish for grilled meats.