SAN DIEGO — One spring after I came back from skiing in Park City, Utah for the winter, El Torito was opening a new restaurant in La Jolla. I was hire as part of the opening wait staff. I became ...

This Caribbean-influenced version of chicken and rice is a top seller at Versailles Restaurant, ground-zero for Cuban food in Miami. 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained and diced Instructions: Heat the ...

-Heat olive oil in pan, add onion and peppers to pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. -Add cooked chicken to pan and ...

A couple pounds of chicken and some rice become a fast and satisfying meal in this easy skillet supper. 2 pounds chicken pieces such as drumsticks or thighs Instructions: Season the chicken pieces ...

After making the classic arroz con pollo for years, I thought why not toss in farro instead of rice — and hey, it works! Italians call emmer wheat farro, and farro is a hardy, ancient strain of wheat ...

Folklorist Maribel Alvarez will draw on her Cuban-immigrant background to talk about culture and food tonight in the third installment of the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral ...

Working over a bowl, grate the cut side of the tomatoes on the large holes of a box grater; discard the skins. In a very large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the chicken ...

Home cooking doesn't get much more satisfying than chicken and rice, a fundamental combination that works with any number of culinary traditions. In this part of the country, it's most likely arroz ...