

Roast and Smoked Salmon Kedgeree, made with fragrant Basmati Rice and lots of fresh parsley

Spicy Moroccan Lamb, Slow Cooker, with shallots and preserved lemon; serve over couscous or Basmati rice.

Basmati Rice and Chard Gratin, for when the weather cools but there is still chard in the garden

Pork and Vegetable Kebabs, Yakitori-Style, with Basmati Rice

Cashew Shrimp with Red Peppers, served on fragrant Basmati Rice

Shrimp, Scallops, Green Olives and Capers on Basmati Rice

Chicken Korma, with Almonds and Apricots, easy, full of complex flavors, serve over Basmati rice

There was a time when I was a two-rice cook: Arborio for risotto and Minute Rice for everything else.

The smell of garlic slowly cooking in butter is only improved by the addition of shrimp, lemon and parsley.

Herbs are, at least for me, a crucial component of summer’s bounty.

Basmati Rice with Mushrooms; Green Beans with Mushrooms Whoever thought that putting mushrooms in a can was a good idea ought to be beaten severely about the head and shoulders with a soggy pizza.

Skillet Pork and Asparagus, finished with Feta and Olives and served over Brown Basmati

Lemon and Green Garlic Shrimp, with fresh Chives, Marjoram and Snow Peas, served on Basmati Rice

Main course salad of Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado with Basmati Rice and an easy Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Moroccan Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs, fragrant and slightly spicy, serve over fragrant Basmati Rice or couscous

Stir-fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Green Garlic on Basmati Rice; a stir-fry for spring

Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli and Peppers, served over quick-cooking brown Basmati.

Stir-Fried Beef and Asparagus, over Basmati Rice for a first taste of spring