Purplish-black 'wild rice' is not rice ... is done at the same time as the other grains in the packet. If you're cooking rice in advance, cool it down as quickly as possible using cold running ...

Add the stock, bay leaves, rice, 1½ teaspoons salt and a large pinch of black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently to ...

Rustie’s one pot Mexican style squash and black bean rice is so simple that you can just throw it in the oven and let it do the work for you.