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Dirty Rice

PHOTOGRAPHY: CAITLIN BENSEL, PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS, FOOD STYLING: RISHON HANNERS

Recipe: Dirty Rice

The trick to this rice dish is to finely chop the vegetables so you get the perfect amount of veggies and rice in each bite.

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Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

HECTOR SANCHEZ

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

Sliced cremini mushrooms, minced garlic, and freshly grated nutmeg are added to this creamy rice dish.

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Creamy Rice with Scallops

PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: MISSIE NEVILLE CRAWFORD; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Recipe: Creamy Rice with Scallops

Smoky and salty bacon pairs perfectly with sweet corn and scallops in this dish.

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Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto

VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: RISHON HANNERS; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto

This slow-cooker recipe takes all the work out of making risotto without sacrificing any of the flavor.

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Grilled Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice

VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL

Recipe: Grilled Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice

The smoky, charred flavor of the vegetables and rice make you want to go back for seconds.

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Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice

ALISON MIKSCH; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: MARY-CLAIRE BRITTON

Recipe: Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice

It doesn't get more Southern than a heaping helping of collard greens, and the addition of dirty rice in this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Sea Island Crab Fried Rice

ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KATHLEEN VARNER; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL

Recipe: Sea Island Crab Fried Rice

Bacon and sautéed vegetables mix with sweet crabmeat and precooked rice in this seafood dish.

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Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice

VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: RISHON HANNERS; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS

Recipe: Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice

The delicious scallops in this dish will make it feel like a 5-star meal.

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Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

GREG DUPREE; PROP STYLING: MINDI SHAPIRO LEVINE; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Recipe: Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

This meatless meal is mighty filling thanks to the hearty beans, avocado, and plantains.

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Ginger and Collard Green Fried Rice

VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY; PROP STYLING: THOM DRIVER

Recipe: Ginger and Collard Green Fried Rice

Collard greens bring some Southern flair to this fried rice recipe.

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Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo

PETER FRANK EDWARDS; PROP STYLING: KENDRA SURFACE; FOOD STYLING: ANNA HAMPTON

Recipe: Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo

This one-pot dish is easy to make and packed with Lowcountry flavor.

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Shrimp Étouffée

JENNIFER CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLIST: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS

Recipe: Shrimp Étouffée

Serve this rice dish with fresh bread so you can enjoy the rich sauce.

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Jambalaya de Covington

JAMBALAYA DE COVINGTON

Recipe: Jambalaya de Covington

Smoked turkey, ham, and sausage make this jambalaya filling and satisfying.

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Shrimp Perloo

LINDA PUGLIESE; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: ANNA HAMPTON

Recipe: Shrimp Perloo

Make sure to use medium-sized shrimp for this recipe so they'll cook at the same rate as the rice.

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Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables

JENNIFER DAVICK

Recipe: Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables

This creamy rice dish is packed with protein and veggies and is fit for any day of the week.

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Wild Rice and Greens Casserole

HECTOR SANCHEZ; STYLING: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS

Recipe: Wild Rice and Greens Casserole

We chose to use kale for our casserole, but feel free to use whatever greens are your favorite.

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Okra and Rice Casserole

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

Look for smaller okra pods for this recipe as they are the most tender.

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Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

HOWARD LEE PUCKETT

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Few meals truly exemplify the flavors of Southern cuisine better than red beans and rice. And, the slow-cooker preparation is simply an added bonus! Smoked turkey sausage, bell pepper, and Creole seasoning perfectly complement the filling rice.

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Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

SOUTHERN LIVING

Recipe: Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

Skillet sausage 'n' rice is a go-to recipe when you're in a time crunch because it requires very little effort to prepare. The rice in this fiery dish is an explosion of Southern flavor.

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Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

© PHOEBE LAPINE

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

This is the ideal dish for someone looking to improvise! You can easily substitute sweet Italian sausage or pork sausage for the chicken. The rich cheese ideally combines with the satisfying rice.

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Spiced Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

RANDY MAYOR; MELANIE J. CLARKE

Recipe: Spiced Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Mama always said to eat your black-eyed peas, and this dish helps us do just that! Nutritious, filling, and rice-packed, it's a win-win-win!

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Shrimp, cheese, and rice gets Cajun flavor from okra, bell peppers, and cayenne pepper in this recipe.