Thai chicken parcel with sugar snap peas & rice

This Asian-inspired chicken dish is super-juicy and lean thanks to a simple steaming process salty, sweet and spicy Asian sauces

Smoked salmon rice salad

Have some leftover smoked fish on your hands? Create this light and fresh Asian-style salad with a chilli and sesame dressing

Spinach, cheese & onion rice torte

Risotto rice cooks in the filling to give it a creamy texture, which binds the vegetarian ingredients together beautifully

Tomato & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spanish sausage and sweet smoked paprika flavour this basmati one-pan storecupboard supper with olives and cherry tomatoes

Japanese-style brown rice

A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans

Chicken & egg-fried rice

This thrifty Asian-inspired one pot uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild spice and plenty of vegetables

Indian rice salad with chicken

Raid the fridge and rustle up this hearty yet healthy salad with pulses, nuts, tikka chicken and a mango curry dressing

Spicy lamb & feta skewers with Greek brown rice salad

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

Rice pudding & spiced plum bake

This seasonal twist on rice pudding would make a lovely alternative to a fruit crumble

Miso brown rice & chicken salad

Low in fat and a great source of iron, this Japanese-inspired meal gets the ‘superhealthy’ tag

Fruity rice with toasted cashews

Make this rice salad a day ahead so the flavours can infuse

Wild mushroom lasagne with a parmesan cream

A delectable dinner party main that combines a blend of incredible flavours, from MasterChef's Monica Galetti