Grains like bulgur, buckwheat, and farro all possess similar texture, yet aren't included in the rice umbrella. And then ...

displayed Greek-style orzo in red bowl - Zoryana Ivchenko/Getty Images Few foods are more globally popular than rice, hence its appearance in cuisines worldwide. Found in forms ranging from sticky ...

Orzo is the Italian word for barley. This rice-shaped pasta (also know as risoni) is used around the Mediterranean in soups and stews. It makes a very good building block for pasta salads.