Grain recipe collection

Ox kidney and fresh mushrooms simmer in rich stock with rice, mustard, and a hint of sugar for this hearty British soup. Soak the kidney first to mellow its flavor.

Hearty mushroom barley soup with fall-off-the-bone short ribs and fresh dill creates a soul-warming one-pot meal for cold evenings.

Mushroom chicken bakes seasoned chicken pieces under cream of mushroom soup until tender and saucy, served over rice. The five-ingredient weeknight dinner that's been on dinner tables since the 1950s.

Wild rice with a four-mushroom medley (button, shiitake, oyster, enoki) plus snow peas and red pepper, simmered in soy-scented broth. A high-fiber, low-fat vegetarian dish with real depth.

Musmehlmus is a Swiss whole wheat mush simmered in milk until creamy, finished with browned butter and rye bread cubes. Traditional Alpine comfort with a crisp bottom crust.

Wok-fried mussels in Chinese black bean sauce with fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, chili bean sauce, and rice wine. A fast, intensely savory seafood dish ready in 20 minutes.

Honey oat bran yeast bread with a crunchy egg-white-glazed crust. Freezer-friendly dough recipe that makes two hearty loaves with whole grains and a chewy, golden crumb.

Shrimp and rice casserole with tomato juice, mayonnaise, green pepper, and grated onion. Mix everything together and bake for 45 minutes. Simple, creamy, and satisfying.

Indian-style stir-fried cabbage with popped black mustard seeds and turmeric. A five-ingredient vegan side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Greek-inspired beef stew slow-cooked with eggplant, chickpeas, cinnamon, and tomato wedges. Ten hours in the crockpot turns tough beef into spoon-tender, warmly spiced comfort.

Nacho-loaded cornbread squares with a mashed pinto bean and chili layer, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes, and melted cheddar. Topped with sour cream, olives, and green onions.

Vegan navy bean soup with balsamic-caramelized onions, miso paste, tomato sauce, and warming spices. Oil-free, long-simmered for deep flavor, serves 8. Worth every minute of the 4-hour cook.

Indian-inspired curried rice cooked in chicken broth and orange juice with raisins and slivered almonds. A fragrant, sweet-savory side dish in one skillet.

New England apple pie with a butter pastry, crumb topping, and heritage apples like Northern Spy or Rhode Island Greening. Cinnamon and lemon zest brighten the filling, and a two-stage bake browns the crust without burning.

Venison steak braised in Burgundy wine with tomatoes, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and a bouquet garni, finished with sauteed mushrooms. A rich Southern wild game stew served over wild rice.

New Zealand brown rice salad tosses chewy brown rice with kiwi fruit, crisp apple, celery, red bell pepper, toasted walnuts, and a sherry vinegar dressing. Bright fruit-and-grain side, vegan-friendly.