This popular take-out dish tastes better made with leftover rice or rice made a day or so before and refrigerated. Bring the rice to room temperature before...
Brought to us by Martha's mother, Martha Kostyra, this flavorful recipe makes an ideal holiday side dish or entree. Choose firm, plump peppers with a glossy...
In this recipe from chef Eberhard Mueller of Bayard's in New York City, the basmati rice's natural nutty aroma is enhanced with cinnamon and clove. Serve...
Rather than browning the rice in butter, cook it like pasta, in plenty of water, then drain it. Sweat the leeks in a tiny amount of butter, then toss everything...
This island staple is also known as "Jamaican coat of arms." Some people add chiles to make it spicy, but we like it mild and slightly sweet to complement...
The difference between the American and French ways of cooking white rice? Rather than simmering rice in a modest amount of water, the French throw the...
Pesto and potatoes are traditionally tossed with a short, twisty pasta called trofie in the Liguria region of Italy. Stirring them into risotto is a revelation,...
We found risotto only needs occasional stirring to cook up creamy; adding broth in large batches cuts down on fuss. Cook the rice until al dente -- you...
Eggplants have a dark side-and it's excellent. Roast them whole until the skin is charred, and the flesh goes soft and creamy. To serve, split the eggplants...
Rice is a staple food for almost half the world's population; it is the largest food crop in the world.Nevertheless, many people have trouble cooking rice...
Team creamy avocado with your favorite crunchy vegetables -- we used julienned cucumbers and carrots -- in these DIY sushi rolls. For our food editor's...
Any hearty green can be used in place of kale in this recipe. For the best results, make the filling a day in advance -- it tastes even better once the...
This side dish is simple to prepare but tastes far from plain-making it a great choice for accompanying a holiday roast like lamb or beef. Fragrant ginger,...