What's the best rice cooker for 2025? At first blush, rice might not be all that exciting, but it's one of the best, most nutritious foods in the world. There's a reason so many people enjoy it. No ...

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 ...

The chef, cookery writer and teacher chats to Lauren Taylor about the importance of rice – and having “withdrawal symptoms” when she can’t find it.

For something so seemingly simple, cooking really good rice on the stovetop can be irritatingly hard. It requires just two ingredients—rice and water—but preparing it perfectly can be awfully elusive, ...

Making a pot of perfectly fluffy rice is a deceptively simple task. There aren’t a lot of steps that stand between you and cooked rice, but the choices you make during this brief process can have a ...

I ruined a pot of basmati rice and learned why this delicate grain demands patience, precision and restraint. From soaking and water ratios to heat control, this first-person guide shares mistakes, ...

Sushi rice is the key to great sushi, not expensive fish. Mastering rice washing, cooking, and seasoning at home yields fresher, better sushi than many restaurants at a fraction of the cost.

Cooking rice sounds easy, but making it truly perfect is surprisingly challenging. Experts say that rinsing the grains, picking great varieties, and even cooking rice in the oven can help you to ...

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 ...