Try our recipe for a gorgeously creamy, yet low in fat rice pudding. Serve this comforting dessert with jam or fruit

An omega-3 rich, family friendly simple salmon supper. Let the kids choose how much heat they like by serving hot sauce on the table alongside

Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry

A fusion dish that merges Spanish paella with Asian egg fried rice - a great way to get kids to eat vegetables

Make a kids' classic with these chocolate Rice Krispie cakes and decorate with sweets, nuts or dried fruit for the ultimate hometime treat

Cook our quick and easy chicken rice pot as a speedy midweek supper for the whole family. If the kids turn their noses up at chickpeas, try adding peas

Make this easy Asian-inspired dish in just 30 minutes. It's healthy and low in calories but big on flavour, making it perfect for a speedy family supper

A one-pot chicken casserole for sharing, flavoured with Spanish sausage and slow-cooked with rice - an alternative paella

The Jamaican marinade has many versions, but John Torode likes his super spicy with a dash of soy. Serve with coconut basmati rice

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

Stir parsley pesto through brown rice and top with onions, peppers, courgettes and chunks of halloumi cheese for a filling vegetarian dinner

A fuss-free family meal that will you'll want to make again and again, with a lovely coconut taste

A fast and easy meal filled with Mediterranean holiday flavours

Make this spicy cauliflower, spinach and halloumi rice for a speedy, simple supper. Nourishing and balanced, it's ideal for busy weeknights

Make this tasty Mexican rice to serve a crowd. Our recipe is vegan but if everyone you're cooking for eats meat, some chopped bacon in with the onions works well

Don't call the Chinese takeaway – make your own egg-fried rice. Use leftover rice, or cook and dry it on a plate before using so it doesn't stick to the wok

This is delicious – vibrant with spices, with a sweet note from the sugar and raisins. Perfect with our Bobotie recipe

Enjoy this easy Mexican rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock

This simple rice dish is a useful backup – it needs practically no preparation and uses storecupboard ingredients

As well as being tasty, this aubergine and artichoke is low fat, low calorie and cost effective. Make a large batch and eat it cold the next day

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner, or as part of a Chinese banquet

If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate

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

This Indian spice pot flavoured with korma paste is mild enough for kids- the sweet potato stretches it a little further

Try this vegan take on a jambalaya, full of fiery and smoky flavours and bursting with vegetables. It's healthy, low in fat and calories, yet big on flavour

Pulse cauliflower in a food processor to make cauliflower couscous or an easy rice-like side dish that's much lower GI and ready in just 10 minutes

This one-pan dish is simple, but really looks the business when you're trying to impress

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake - the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes