Although it’s traditionally used as a base for stir-fries or a simple side to meat dishes, jasmine rice is an all-purpose grain that’s great for a multitude of dishes.

It's ideal for eating as a side or as a base for saucy dishes, like curries or red beans and rice.

This beautifully hued rice deserves a regular spot on your table.

If you've ever been befuddled by this whole grain, you're not alone. Wild rice isn't a rice or grain at all, but a rather delicious edible seed. Here's what you need to know about cooking wild rice.

If you've ever stood in an grocery aisle pondering the differences between long-grain white, basmati, and jasmine rice — and if those difference even matter when it comes to cooking, then this is the place for you.

This rounded, starchy rice is well-loved for cooking on it's own as well as part of sushi or rice pudding. Don't confuse short-grain rice for medium-grain rice with this handy guide.

Plus our favorite ways to use it.

Here's how to guarantee you’ll end up with the type of braise that makes you the hero of your family.

Popcorn is a fun, filling snack. We put 8 methods for popping it to the test to find the very best.

Which one gets it to the perfect cookie-making consistency?

One of the methods was *too* buttery.

My mother might disown me, as might some of my cooking buddies. But I have to report the truth, and this method simply worked beautifully.

A lot of the methods were great, but only one was a winner.

We compared the time, texture, and peel-ability of each method.

And none that we hated.