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 ...

Rice is a staple at every Mexican restaurant in Texas, but rice production in Texas owes its history to an African-American named William Goyen who planted the state’s first significant crop in 1853.

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 ...

If you want to give your rice a taste of Mexico, this recipe has been a staple in Express-News food editor Emily Spicer’s family for years. Instructions: Heat water to boiling either in a kettle or in ...

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 one of the most versatile ingredients a beginning cook has. You can cook, steam, boil or bake it, and rice will blend well with almost any other food. Try this Mexican Green ...

SAN DIEGO — Having spent some time working in Mexican restaurants including El Torito's and Consuelo's to name a few. I paid attention in the kitchen and behind the bar and these are two of my ...

This mexican beef and rice skillet recipe is an easy dinner my whole family loves. I make it with simple ingredients of ...