Rice recipes

Mexican Rice

Simple Cuban Black Beans & Rice in a Rice Cooker

I've loved cuban black beans and rice ever since I lived in Weehawken, New Jersey and ate at the Unica Cafe.…

Biko (Sweet Rice Cake)

Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

Cantonese Chinese Stir-Fried Sticky Rice / Chow Lor Mei Fan

This is one of my favorite comfort dishes, and my Dad doesn't dare to not make it for Thanksgiving, otherwise…

Basmati Rice with Herbs

This is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make…

Cumin Rice

This rice is a delicious mix of cumin and cinnamon. It provides a nice, slightly sweet flavor, that is a perfect complement to any middle eastern…

Pinoy Suman sa Ibos

This is another variety of 'suman'. What I grew up with is the other type of suman but this is just as good, presented in a different packaging.

Homemade Sapin-sapin

Homestyle cooking of Filipino delicacies and desserts are passed from generation to generation. We improvise these days but the natural method is…

Pinoy Arroz Caldo (Chicken Porridge)

This is one of the tasty dishes served in the morning on many Filipino dining table. There are several variety…

The Best Mexican Rice

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next…

Spanish Rice

Ever wondered how to get that perfect consistency of spanish rice that's served in restaurants? Here's the secret...

Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice

My Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice is a side dish packed with flavor and full of the fall colors. It's a side dish my family treasures and request…

Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)

Arancini means "little oranges" in Sicilian and they can be found all over Palermo. Cooked and flavored Arborio rice is formed around a filling of…

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…