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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One simple step boosts the grain’s flavor. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I could not make a batch of plain white rice if my life ...

This Mexican rice relies on a fresh tomato-and-onion puree rather than canned sauce, giving the grains deeper flavor and better balance. Toasting the rice builds structure and nuttiness, while ...