Untraditional Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

"Traditional" Mexican rice is a staple in our household. However, by incorprating additional ingredients into it and by frying it a second time, I have created a nutritious, flavorful, colorful, simple yet multi-textured dish that I call "Untraditional Mexican Fried Rice."

Tip of the Week: Poaching fruit

Poaching fruit, like pears, calls for simmering it in an unspiced syrup that is reduced to concentrate the fruity flavor. Create a simple poaching liquid by mixing two parts liquid (i.e. wine, water or fruit juice) with one part sugar. Fruit becomes tender as it absorbs the liquid.

Making red eggs

RED EGGS abound in the market these days, mainly because no rains weather is the best for layers and accounts for an oversupply of eggs, and to offset the oversupply, breeders, if they can’t sell all their eggs, will preserve these eggs, both duck and chicken eggs.

Worcester area restaurants mark Cinco de Mayo

Itand#8217;s going to be a busy weekend, with local businesses gearing up for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

An ode to onions, from sweet to savory, raw to carmelized

An ode to onions, from sweet to savory, raw to carmelized

Kings of the kitchen: Five top chefs share their star ingredients

Mahendra Singh, executive chef and owner of Cinnamon Indian Restaurant in Morris Plains, has many uses for the restaurant’s namesake spice. / Karen Fucito/FOR NJ PRESS MEDIA