
Part of winding down a long weekend is enjoying a relaxed Sunday night. Throw some
chicken in the
slow cooker while you're fixing lunch and sit down to a delicious, stress-free meal at dinnertime. This well-rounded dish, with its Pan-Asian flavors, is a refreshing departure from the dominant Winter stew.

The meal known as
arroz con pollo is popular around the world. With tender chicken, tomato-tinged vegetables, and savory rice, it happens to be well-balanced and delectable,
While the name may sound sophisticated, all you really need are
some leftover chicken breasts and thighs, combined with other staples that you
likely have on hand. To learn how easy it is to make this Latin favorite, .
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During
his Thanksgiving demonstration at the
Food Network NYC Wine and Food Festival,
Bobby Flay made a scrumptious-sounding stuffing. I've been looking for an exciting new recipe to include on my
Thanksgiving day menu, so I decided to give his recipe for wild rice and goat cheese stuffing a try. The rich stuffing is packed with delicious flavors: fragrant chorizo, milky cheese, and fresh herbs that combine to create a dish full of contrasts.

Rice isn't just for dinner; the staple grain also makes a delicious lunch salad. In this healthy recipe the rice is mixed with roasted chicken and nuts. A fresh cranberry vinaigrette brightens up the flavor of the dish.

With the holidays around the corner, its a good time to start bookmarking elegant and delicious recipes. A simple but stunning parmesan crab risotto is the perfect starter for an intimate dinner party. Or, pair it with a crisp green salad for a great luncheon menu.

It's only Tuesday, but I'm already looking forward to the multitude of festivals this weekend.
There are so many in the Bay Area alone that I can't decide whether to hit up the
Santana Row Pear Festival, the
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, or the
Monterey Wine Festival. I suppose I might just rock them all!

This interesting recipe combines four elements to make a healthy and balanced meal. Lemony rice, poached fish, steaming broth, and fresh vegetables are layered in deep soup bowls.
If your grocery store doesn't have tilapia, substitute another budget-friendly firm white fish.

In many cases, white rice is served alongside a saucy dish. When this happens, the rice is normally overlooked. However, white rice doesn't have to be boring, it can be delicious!

Last week, the New York Times discussed the
versatility of cooking with a rice cooker. I couldn't agree more: A rice cooker has always been standard equipment in my family's kitchen.
Plus,
rice has been making a comeback — so it doesn't hurt to have one for that reason, either.

My
rice journey continues with these scrumptious stuffed poblanos. I had chorizo in my fridge, so when I stumbled across this recipe I knew I had to make it. The chorizo is cooked with spicy and sweet peppers making for a flavorful rice base.