you might complete anyweeknight dinnerwith our traditional broccoli-and-rice casserole, crispy rice, or crowd-pleasing dirty rice.

This old-school recipe is oh-so comforting.

Chicken broth, onion, and bay leaf ensure the rice on its own is full of flavor.

Vegetarian Dirty Rice

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Cayenne and hot pepper sauce give this side dish a great kick.

Stick Of Butter Rice

“This is such a simple and delicious side dish.

Store-bought Alfredo sauce is our secret shortcut that makes this dish weeknight friendly.

Okra and Rice Casserole

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Crawfish season is short and sweet, but you could use frozen year-round.

Skillet Sausage ‘N’ Rice

Bags of quick-cooking brown rice make this skillet dinner a breeze.

It can double as a rich side for chicken or pork chops, especially in colder months.

Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole

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A ranking historian on the African diaspora, Harris traces this iconic Southern dish back to its African roots.

One-Pan Broccoli-Rice Casserole

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You won’t find any canned soup in this recipe.

Carolina Gold Rice Middlins

Carolina Gold rice is such a special Southern ingredient.

Southern Living Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a teal plate

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Emily’s Red Beans and Rice

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Savannah Red Rice

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Crispy Rice with a wedge removed - Southern Living

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Creamy Artichoke, Kale, and Rice Gratin

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Crawfish fried rice in a pan with a wooden spoon.

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Skillet Sausage ‘N’ Rice - Southern Living

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Red Rice

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one-pan broccoli-rice casserole - Southern Living

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Carolina Gold Rice Middlins

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stuffed butternut squash

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