A Rice-Lovers Dinner Menu

Looking for a great way to spend some quality time together this Valentine’s Day?

​Why not try something new…Cooking a meal together can be a great way to spend time together and HEY, it tastes great too! If you are ready to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure, then here we go!

These dishes, while all wonderful, are not meant to be used in tandem. I mean unless you just LOOOOVE rice, you probably don’t eat it for every course. So here are three suggestions for how to incorporate some of our delicious rice varieties in your Valentine’s Day meal…

The Appetizer

RED RICE SALSA

For a new twist on an old classic, try our Red Rice Salsa! Made with all fresh ingredients and paired with red rice. This deliciously fresh dish is the perfect start to any meal, you can serve it cold or spruce it up even more by baking the rice salsa in an avocado.

​The Main Dish

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS & CREAMY RICE GRITS

As I’m sure you can tell, we are all about taking the classics and making them new. Our main dish option is no different, here is a delicious twist on Chicken Parmesan. Chicken Parm Meatballs & Grits with homemade tomato sauce, served over creamy rice grits...my goodness guys, this one is a winner in our house!

Dessert

COCONUT RICE PUDDING & MIXED BERRY COMPOTE

Coconut Rice Pudding & Mixed Berry Compote…even the name sounds delicious! This sweet and creamy dessert is sure to excite the taste buds and the eyes with its beautiful bright colors. As an added bonus, this whole recipe comes together within a matter of 20 minutes! It is the perfect ending to your romantic dinner for two.