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Your rice cooker has capabilities far beyond its namesake. Here are a dozen things you can make in a rice cooker that aren't rice. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens ...

A rice cooker might seem like a one-trick pony, but it's a multi-functional tool that's great for cooking much more than just rice. You can use it to steam vegetables and eggs using the steamer basket ...

Make fluffy white rice in a rice cooker using standard measuring cups and a simple rice-to-water ratio. This method works ...

Fried rice is a go-to way to use leftovers for a quick dinner. This recipe walks you through perfecting the stalwart ...

That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook. My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by telling people that, yes, I make everything from scratch whenever ...

“Do you always make everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way?” That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook. My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by ...

Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world and a staple in many cultures. And for good reason: it’s extremely versatile, acting as a side dish or main element of many meals. But ...

Perfectly cooked rice requires a surprising amount of precision and nuance. Who among us hasn’t struggled over a stovetop trying to find the right ratio of water to rice or the ideal heating ...