I had leftover rice and a desire for rice pudding, but lacked the usual vanilla and cinnamon, and even raisins. My solution? Rice pudding with nutmeg, allspice, rosewater, and cranberries. Verdict? It Is> a Good Idea pudding.

I used a general not-too-specific combo of rice, eggs, and milk for the pudding, cooked slowly on the stovetop to thicken the egg custard-style, then doled out into heat-proof serving dishes and tossed ‘em under the broiler for a few minutes to get a nice crust.

Tags: cranberry, dessert, pudding, rice, rosewater