Credit: Jane BruceRice - with all the newfangled grains catering to the health-conscious out there, it's become the equivalent of the forgotten stepchild of the dinner plate. According to Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, co-authors of Grain Mains, 50 percent of the rice produced in the United States each year is exported. Another 16 percent is used to make booze, and another 10 percent is used for pet food. After all, who wants to eat rice when grocery store shelves are full of tasty fiber- and nutrient-packed options like quinoa, whole-wheat couscous, farro, wheat berries, and - the latest trendy grain - freekeh?

That's too bad. Because rice is really easy to make, doesn't take much time to prepare, and can simmer away in the background while you're making a main dish. But it's not just limited to side dishes - it can be the main event, as in the case of risotto, or, if you're really creative, a dessert.

So who won this week? Well, it was a tough call, but we think top marks should go to Carly

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By Carly Totten, Loverly

Aside from attending an event, the next best thing is to reminisce about it. Your wedding will likely be a huge topic of conversation among you and your new groom (of course!), but also among your guests and their friends. The style of your dress; the first kiss shared; and the hysterical sight of your uncles having a dance off in the center of the floor will all be huge topics of conversation. But there is one wedding day facet that will receive just a bit more airtime: the food served.

When guests attend a wedding, they are looking to have the best time ever. And, of course, you want to provide them with exactly that. However, they are also on a serious quest for a great meal. And it all boils down to this reason: eating is a necessity.

Deciding what to serve is definitely very important, but deciding how to serve your wedding menu is the first step to take on the way to a great meal. Plated, buffet, home style, or passed mini bites - the

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From France to Brazil, here are the top spots for this beloved dessertIce cream has an extensive, storied, and international history. While its place of origin is unclear - everyone from the Arabs to the Chinese to the Quakers has been credited with its creation - we know ice cream was reserved as a luxurious treat for the elite up until the 1800s, when insulated ice houses were invented. But once ice cream production became a bona fide industry, its popularity soared, prompting the boom of ice cream parlors and decadent ice cream creations.


19 Ice Creams You've Never Tried

Why do we love ice cream - and its counterparts sorbet, gelato, frozen custard, and ices - so much? Perhaps because nothing captures pure joy and innocence like an ice cream cone dripping down your arm. Ice cream is a universal obsession, even more so now that the days when plain vanilla cones were the sole option are long gone. From ice cream sandwiches to floats and sundaes, the spectrum of what constitutes ice cream continues to expand across the globe. At the same time, ice cream

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Healthy, fast, and delicious recipes featuring our favorite ingredient: chickenOne of the best things about summertime is that the weather is fine and we all want to be outside - but that doesn't mean our cooking has to suffer. While we're not enthusiastic about standing over a hot pot of stew during the warmer summer months, there's still a way to create delicious, impressive meals without spending several hours in the kitchen.

Enter Holly Clegg, lifestyle and cooking expert who has sold more than 1 million copies of her health-focused cookbooks. Clegg has covered a wide range of dieting topics, from recipes that will help battle cancer to meals for diabetics, which makes her a go-to resource for nutritious recipes, and ones that actually taste good. Not only are her creations healthy but they're easy, impressive, and dynamic meals that come together in a snap.

No matter what time of the year it is, we're always craving some chicken. To help us welcome the warmer temperatures and satisfy our hunger, Clegg shared easy, fresh, and delicious chicken recipes with

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Shine's going gluten-free this week for National Celiac Awareness month. We'll be serving up smart ideas, solutions, stories, and of course, super-delicious recipes to help you eat sans gluten––without feeling like you're missing a thing.

We are a little obsessed with Kristine Kidd's approach to food. Her recipes are unfussy, fast, and fresh, so  when she says they can be whipped up every night of the week, we believe her. Kidd's newest cookbook, Weeknight Gluten-Free, is the like a touchdown-filled playbook for the gluten-avoidant household. There are no weird fake foods here or War and Peace-length ingredients lists. This is real food, made simple. We're sold, but see for yourself.

Grilled Steak and Fingerlings with Herb Salad

This is a 21st century upgrade to the classic steak and potatoes dinner.

Cumin seeds and coriander seeds, 2 1/4 teaspoons each
Flank steak, 1 1/2 lb (750 g)
Extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) plus more as needed
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By Wendy Ruopp, Managing Editor of EatingWell

Does it ever occur to you to make Caesar salad at home? I never think of it until I'm at a restaurant and it suddenly looks like the best thing on the menu--especially with some grilled chicken on top (even if I have to pay extra for that).

With this recipe dreamed up by the EatingWell Test Kitchen, it's not just the chicken that's grilled--the romaine lettuce is too! (Another thing I'd never think of.) That lightly charred lettuce adds more delicious smokiness to the Caesar salad filling for this easy meal rolled up in a warmed spinach wrap.

New Recipes: Healthy Grilled Salad Recipes and More Unexpected Foods for the Grill

Because you can pick it up and eat it, this portable wrap makes a great lunch, too, or quick take-it-with-you dinner for an activity-filled evening.

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Wrapped and ready to blow your mindOf all the culinary creations in the world, few single items encompass an entire meal quite like the burrito: meat, beans, rice, salsa, maybe some vegetables, all wrapped up in that versatile food vessel - the tortilla. In the best burritos, each ingredient stands out in every bite while at the same time harmonizing inside its tortilla casing. It may well be the perfect food for any meal (see: breakfast burritos), though it's just as satisfying while capping off a night on the town with one last hurrah of gluttony. Traditional, Americanized, or fused with any number of ethnic cuisines, the burrito has become as much a part of American food culture as the hamburger; enjoyed coast to coast, by all walks of life. Regale yourself with a homemade tortilla from Changos Taqueria, a "Cheezy Beef" from Habanero's or go all out with beef tongue from La Pasadita.

How to Make Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme at Home

Consuming this gastronomic bomb leaves you tenuously balancing between a compact,

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From aging your own booze to carbonating your cocktails, our Mommy Mixologist shares the recipes so trendy that your friends will think you hired a professional bartender. By Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK.

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