Mjeddrah (Middle Eastern Lentil Pilaf). Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com Yield: 4 to 6 servings Vegetarian chef dissects favorites, packs in the flavor when building bean cuisine.

Rice is a staple dish in many households and cultures around the globe. But we want to specifically highlight the satisfying versatility of rice pilaf. The thing to remember is that rice pilaf isn't ...