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 ...

Fresh produce and wholesome grains form the foundation of nourishing meals that satisfy both body and soul. I believe cooking ...

Perfecting Mexican rice is much easier than it sounds. If you’re looking for the tomato flavor, with the fluffy consistency of your favorite restaurant, I’ve got you covered. There are two tricks when ...

If you’re going to cook a homestyle Mexican meal, Mexican red rice (also known as arroz rojo) is a staple to master. Paired with most entrées, this tomato-based rice is a go-to grain that’s served as ...

There’s nothing complicated about cooking rice. Give it a little water and enough time, and you’ll have a satisfying bowl of fluffy goodness before you know it. But there is a science to coaxing the ...

Cooking rice may seem like a rudimentary skill, but rice can be a tricky dish to perfect. The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but ...

It’s light but satisfying, fabulously flavorful and not at all fussy. Cocido -- a meal in a bowl with a Mexican accent and Spanish antecedents -- is made with beef shank and seasonal fresh vegetables, ...

There are so many techniques to make rice, but getting it to be fluffy every time without fail can be a difficult task to master. Fortunately, a food expert who spent two decades in a restaurant has ...

Is there a secret to cooking rice perfectly? We understand how frustrating it is to cook a meal only to find that the rice is mushy, clumpy, or tasteless. Our editors set out to find the best way to ...