Vegetable Biryani

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plus two tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 6 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/3 cups water
• 2 small russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 10 ounces frozen peas

Nesting Noodle Rice Pilaf

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cups Arborio rice
• 9 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound tagliatelle nests

Rice Pilaf

Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson, Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts