Black beans & rice

A simple two-ingredient side to serve with all manner of mains – try it with barbecued meat or vegetarian salads

Prawn, rice & mango jar salad

Be the envy of your colleagues with this healthy layered salad with soy and sesame dressing

Tomatoes stuffed with pesto rice

Stuffed with spinach, pesto rice and melting mozzarella, these tomatoes make a speedy veggie supper

Spicy chicken with rice & beans

A simple chicken casserole with paprika, cumin and coriander served in a tomato sauce with basmati rice and kidney beans

Zingy rice salad

Made from wild red Camargue rice, cashew nuts, lime juice, spring onions and coriander, this super side salad is ideal for a picnic

Tomato & rice soup

This low-fat soup is great for using up rice and pesto – it makes a substantial and hearty main course

Spiced rice pudding with blackberry compote

Cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg flavour this healthier rice pudding served with a naturally sweetened, chunky berry sauce

Miso brown rice & broccoli salad with fiery prawns

Fermented miso soya bean paste adds an extra savoury hit to this nutritious rice dish topped with fiery chilli-fried prawns

South Indian egg curry with rice & lentil pilau

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced basmati

Beef, potato & banana curry with cashew rice

Banana and tamarind add a rich sweetness to this slow-cooked spice pot with nutty basmati and coconut sauce

Venison steaks with wild mushroom sauce

Invest in some rich game meat and serve pan-fried with a creamy porcini sauce for a seriously special supper

Christmas pudding Rice Krispie cakes

Fun to make with kids or as a cute Christmas canape, top chocolate, peanut and raisin puffed rice cakes with white chocolate and festive holly icing.