4 creamy rice side Recipes

flour, dried thyme leaves, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb), canola oil, dried cranberries, pecan pieces, toasted, green onions, sliced, divided, grain and wild rice blend, side dish prepared as directed on package, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, philadelphia cream cheese, cubed

uncooked bow tie pasta, chopped red cabbage, green pepper, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, green onions, thinly sliced, rice vinegar, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, reduced-sodium soy sauce, honey, olive oil, dry roasted peanuts

ripe pears, cut in half and pitted, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame oil, duck breasts, skin-on (about 1 1/4 lb total ), cold sesame noodles , recipe follows, hydroponic watercress, for garnish, lime wedges, for garnish, dried buckwheat ( soba) noodles, dark sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and crushed with the side of a knife, garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife, red thai bird chile, minced , seeds and all, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, water, room temperature, chili sauce, sesame seeds, for garnish, green onions , thinly sliced on the diagonal, lime, cut into wedges, for serving