No peek chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with flavorful rice in a no-fuss style. It’s an easy way to create hearty meals with minimal effort. These recipes make dinner a breeze by letting your oven, crockpot, or instant pot do the work. From classic casseroles to creative twists, there’s …
I don’t know about you, but Rice Krispie treats always hit the spot when my sweet tooth kicks in. No baking, no fuss, just endless ways to get creative. Check out these fun and tasty options! 1. Date Rice Krispie Treats These healthy vegan Rice Krispie treats are made with Medjool dates and almond butter …
There’s no such thing as the best rice for all dishes in the world. But there’s certainly a rice variety that works best for daily use. In other words, rice that’ll work well when served plain, used for breakfast, and for pretty much all kinds of cuisine! Ready to know which bag of rice should …
Jasmine rice and basmati rice are often regarded as each other’s cousins. That’s because they both have long grains, they’re often white, and they both smell pretty darn good once cooked. But, trust me— these grains are more different than you think. If you want to swap one for the other without ruining your dish, …
For many recipes, jasmine rice and regular white rice are often interchangeable. Since both come from the same plant species, Oryza sativa, this is quite unsurprising. However, while jasmine rice and white rice share many similarities, especially in their appearance, they also have quite a few differences. In this post, we’ll compare both grains side …
Cooking Jambalaya is one culturally and culinary rich experience. It has African, Spanish, and French influences and was developed in Louisiana. Unfortunately, the unexpected happened to yours. It turned out mushy. A disappointment not only for yourself but for Jambalaya’s rich origins as well. (That’s four! Five, counting yourself personally.) How, then, can we keep …
I must say. Wild rice isn’t exactly easy to come by when grocery shopping. You know what is? Every other colored rice there is. White rice? Available in all stores I’ve been to. Brown rice? Just down on aisle 10, Ma’am Heck, I even encounter black rice more often! What’s a girl got to do …
Everyone seems to claim that Mexican rice is easy to make. But why is it that you’re looking at your version of Mexican rice, and it’s mushy? Now, now, don’t give up just yet. Let’s figure out why your Mexican rice is mushy and if we can still save it from this mushy disaster. Incorrect …
So… Even the most highly skilled chefs use rice cookers. There’s no shame in that. If anything, it’s cooking smart. Using a Zojirushi rice cooker simplifies cooking rice and guarantees consistent results. Even more so if said rice is the sticky kind. Traditionally, sticky rice is steamed and not boiled. Because of this cooking method, …
Jasmine rice is used for many beloved dishes. Fried rice? Nasi Lemak? Hainanese chicken rice? But for us home cooks, it can be challenging to cook Jasmine rice to its fluffy perfection every single time. Don’t worry, though. Why Jasmine rice turns sticky is a question even the most seasoned chefs ask. So why does …