Julie is Finance & Administration Manager for the California Rice Commission, and a big proponent of trying new recipes- especially if they feature California rice.
Check out Chef Julie Cader's Featured Recipes
After-School Peanut Butter Rice Balls
Check out this delicious and healthy after-school snack that is easy to make, nutritious and tasty! A combination of...
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California Rice with Roasted Plantains
Arroz de Pajarito or Rice with Ripe Plantain, uses the versatile plantain, a fruit similar to a banana, yet...
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Duck and Rhubarb Wild Rice Pilaf
Growing up in Alaska, I always looked forward to spring when the rhubarb would produce its ruby red stalks...
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Bing Cherry and Black Rice Salad
I love the deep mahogany color and sweet flavor of fresh bing cherries. In this California black rice salad,...
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California Rice Pudding with Pears
Lately, the fresh pears from the market have been scrumptious! In my quest to create a yummy rice pudding...
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Cheesy Artichoke Rice Cakes
These Spanish-inspired spicy rice cakes have a yummy Manchego cheese center. Manchego hails from milk of the Manchega sheep...
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Stuffed Chayote Squash with California Rice
The chayote, also known as the laplap, chowchow, mirliton, or Buddha’s hand melon, is an interesting, underused edible plant...
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California Rice and Black-Eyed Pea Stew
This tasty and spicy stew provides several foods that are associated with good luck and prosperity for ringing in...
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Wondering What to Bring – Easy, a Pilaf!
Meals, whether formal or not, always come with a lot of stress. Or me it’s not the people I’ll...
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Butterscotch Rice Pudding
If you are craving an old-fashioned and comforting holiday dessert with a hint of butterscotch liqueur, then look no...
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Pumpkin Risotto
Ingredients 1 ¾ cups California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice 5 cups vegetable broth 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree...
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Spanish Rice
This tasty and spicy Spanish Rice recipe is considered Mexican-style when adding flavors of chicken broth, onions, garlic, tomatoes,...
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Wild Duck Fried Rice
Today’s my lucky day—I was given a large plate of barbecued wild duck legs! Thank you to David! With...
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Freaky Forbidden Edamame Rice
For those who love their Freaky Edamame, this is a perfect side dish combining the flavors of spicy edamame...
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California Brown Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado Cream
Now that summer is here, I have a favorite go to side dish, stuffed poblano peppers, fresh out of...
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Mole Red Rice
Celebrate the Fourth of July with this red, white and blue meal! Invite friends and family to your backyard...
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Spicy Sausage and Rice Medley
Pleasant seasonings and spicy Italian sausage highlight the traditional barbecue chicken and rice pairing, just in time for your...
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Aloha Crisps
Spring has sprung, melting away our winter blues. It’s time to enjoy the fresh air, listen to the chirping...
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St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Pearly Bites
Here’s a fun recipe for a yummy bite-sized marshmallowy dessert made with Rice Krispies Cereal ready just in time...
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St. Patrick’s Day Green Rice
Looking for an easy side dish for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the donning of green clothing and jewelry, not...
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Jeweled Black Rice
“Love is simply creation’s greatest joy.” ― Hafez California Heirloom Black Rice, or forbidden rice, is a wonderful...
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Festive Rice Krispie Treats
By Julie Cader White chocolate lovers will be delighted with this holiday version of a traditional Rice Krispie treat....
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Festive Holiday Stuffing
Looking for a festive stuffing that is a tasty accompaniment to your holiday turkey, lamb, beef, or even a Chicken...
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Nutty Lemony Brown Rice
Looking for a yummy side dish to complement seafood? This nutty lemony brown rice pilaf is perfect. The subtle...
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Comfort Soup
Is that a snowflake? When friends recently sent me amazing photos of snow falling at Lake Tahoe, it triggered...
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California Rice and Peach Salad
By Julie Cader Stone fruits are a delightful summer treat, with peaches being my favorite. This amazingly fragrant rice...
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Avocado Rice
By Julie Cader Attention avocado lovers! Get inventive with your avocados with this easy avocado rice recipe using California...
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Forbidden Rice Salad
By Julie Cader The vibrant colors of black rice and vegetables, tossed with a lemon-enhanced dressing, make this forbidden...
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Mango Coconut Rice
By Julie Cader This recipe provides a delightful combination of a spicy chicken thigh medley and mango coconut rice...
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Mexican Brown Rice Salad
By Julie Cader The vibrant colors and lime-flavored avocado dressing make this California rice salad a wonderful way to...
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Vibrant Carrot Risotto Pie
By Julie Cader This recipe combines the delightful taste of risotto, infused with Vitamin A-packed carrot juice. The vibrant...
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Black Bean and Rice Patties
By Julie Cader California Heirloom Black Rice is known for its delicious roasted nutty taste, and beautiful deep, dark...
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A Recipe for Romance – Black Rice Pudding with Ouzo
By Julie Cader Emperor’s rice or forbidden rice are luxurious-sounding names for this amazing black rice, an ancient grain...
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Christmas Rice
By Julie Cader Looking for a light side dish for a big holiday meal? In keeping up with family...
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Easy Cheesy California Brown Rice Casserole
By Julie Cader Let’s switch up the quintessential green bean casserole for the holidays with a yummy, cheesy California...
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Eggs in Rice Baskets
By Julie Cader Looking for a fun brunch recipe, or a grab-from-the-freezer breakfast? Try making ahead a batch of...
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She Put the Lime in the Coconut
By Julie Cader The Harry Nilsson song, Coconut, is one of those tunes that earworms into your brain, over...
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California Brown Rice Salad with Pineapple, Apple, Pistachios and Golden Raisins
By Julie Cader Celebrate the start of summer with a delightful California brown rice salad jam-packed with pineapple, green...
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Mandarin and Brown Rice Chicken Salad
By Julie Cader Hey cuties! It’s that time of year for the yummy, juicy mandarins from California. In this...
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Manja Manja Mushroom Risotto
By Julie Cader The epitome of Italian cooking, nothing warms the soul better than creamy risotto, especially during the...
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Rutabaga, Rice and Corn Bake
By Julie Cader A giant bag of rutabaga was given to me over the weekend. Now, what do I...
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Spicy Chicken & Brown Rice Bake
By Julie Cader This spicy casserole is comparable to a rice & chicken burrito, but without the tortillas. It...
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Cheesy Onion and Rice Casserole
By Julie Cader This cheesy onion and rice casserole is a perfect side dish or on its own. I...
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Fried Rice with Salmon
By Julie Cader Seldom do I have leftover salmon. But when I do, I like to mix it in...
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Rice Flour Crepes with Strawberries
By Julie Cader I decided to follow up my last blog of how to make rice flour with a...
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Magic Rice Flour
By Julie Cader I came across a recipe for rice flour crepes and thought now would be a good...
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Holy Flatfish Batman!
By Julie Cader Growing up in Alaska provided many wonderful benefits. One of my favorite food benefits was the...
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There’s a New Sheriff in Town
By Julie Cader And its name is Harris Ranch Beef! I love dining at a wonderful California steakhouse, Cattlemen’s,...
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Spicy Brown Rice Fritters
By Julie Cader Buying a large ham for dinner usually means yummy leftovers. This recipe is a twist on...
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Pig Out on Rice Bites!
By Julie Cader It seems there has been a huge bacon explosion in America! I thought it would be...
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Mandarin and Brown Rice Salad
By Julie Cader As a child growing up in Alaska, I looked forward to the November arrival of well-constructed...
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Lobster Risotto
By Julie Cader Simply stated, I love lobster. When I discovered a bag of small lobster tails in the...
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Beefy Brazilian Barbecue Birthday Bash
By Julie Cader A few of us recently checked out a new destination restaurant, Flame & Fire, in Roseville...
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Here’s to Toasting the Rice
By Julie Cader During the cold winter months, there’s nothing better than a creamy, sumptuous rice dish that warms...
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Romanian Cuisine meets California Rice
By Julie Cader Romanian cuisine offers a diverse blend of dishes and tradition, generally influenced by the cuisines of...
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It’s Pumpkin Time with a Snack, Crackle and Pop!
By Julie Cader Rice Krispies is one of our favorite cereals in the pantry. And if you’re from Australia...
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Brandy in the Morning
By Julie Cader Don’t tell my boss, but I opened a bottle of brandy this morning! Okay, so it...
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Feed Your Chocolate Craving Part Two
By Julie Cader As you may recall, in Part One of “Feed Your Chocolate Craving”, I had overindulged in...
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Wake up and smell the Arborio! Lemon rice pancakes with fried prosciutto
By Julie Cader There’s something about the natural aroma of cooking California Arborio rice with vanilla and cinnamon in...
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Feed Your Chocolate Craving
By Julie Cader I suppose it’s never wise to go shopping early in the morning on an empty stomach....
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Got Cabin Fever?
By Julie Cader Are you looking to chase away the winter blues and warm the heart and spirit? What...
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Must-have Comfort Food
By Julie Cader There’s nothing like comfort food, especially after a hectic week at the office. So when the...
