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 ...

Traditional Mexican rice depends on preparation and heat control long before it begins simmering. Toasting the rice properly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Make weeknight dinners easier—and way more delicious—with these fried rice recipes. They’re fast, flexible, and cooked entirely in one pan.

"This is what I want to cook and eat whenever I'm feeling homesick," says chef Alfredo Oropeza. I love this recipe because it reminds me of my grandmother. She used to cook me a tampiqueña with her ...

Whether you’re looking to eat more plants or more Mexican food, you’re in luck. Despite the stereotype that the cuisine's "classics" all involve meat, eating vegan and eating Mexican food can coexist ...