Rice is such a staple in kitchens around the world that it often gets taken for granted. But when you taste a truly fluffy, flavorful rice dish made the Mexican way, you realize something subtle yet ...

Last Tuesday, my neighbor asked me why her Mexican rice always turns out mushy while mine comes out fluffy and perfect. After years of disasters in my own kitchen (including one memorable batch that ...

A delicious marriage of fluffy rice, aromatic vegetables and warming spices, this savory pilaf not only makes an excellent side dish, it easily transforms into a complete meal with the addition of ...

One simple step boosts the grain’s flavor. I could not make a batch of plain white rice if my life depended on it. For that, I turn to a rice maker, takeout, or the microwave. But Mexican rice I can ...

Long-grain white rice is not as difficult to cook on the stove as it may seem. Be sure to rinse excess starch off the rice first and remember the 2:1 water to rice ratio. After your rice is boiled, ...

When I got married in 2022, I brought a lot into the marriage. A well-seasoned Lodge brand cast iron pan. An air fryer. Various cocktail shakers. My husband offered a lot too. An entire knife roll of ...