Rice is an affordable and versatile accompaniment that complements countless meals, yet regrettably, it can turn out rather dull and insipid if not handled correctly. Andrea Vaughan, founder of ...

Food & Wine / Photo Illustration by Doan Nguyen / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Renu Dhar With that in mind we tasked our test kitchen with identifying the best way to cook basmati rice.

This rice dish originates from Louisiana and traditionally contains bell pepper, celery, and small bits of liver, or other giblets, and ground pork. I have made it many times without the giblets, but ...