How to Make White Rice

The secret to making good rice is not to lift the lid while it's cooking. Serves four.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 c. rice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• rice cookers
• Rice Cookers

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     In a heavy pot with a lid, bring 2 c. water to a boil. Add rice and salt and lower heat.

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     Cover the pot and simmer rice for 15 to 20 minutes.

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     After 15 minutes, take off the pot lid and test a few grains of rice - if the center is at all crunchy, simmer a few more minutes.

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     Test rice again. When it's done, fluff it with a fork to let steam escape and help keep grains separate.

How To Make Chocolate Cake

This simple chocolate sponge cake recipe is rich and chocolatey. Learn how to make our perfect chocolate cake recipe.

1. Step 2: Mix

   Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5, 375F. Butter two 20cm (8 in) sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper.

2. Step 3: Bake

   In a large bowl, beat together 200g softened butter with 200g caster sugar, 4 eggs, 170g flour and 30g cocoa powder until you have a smooth, soft batter.
   Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then bake for about 20 mins until the top is a beautiful golden colour. The cake should spring back when you press it. Turn it onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.

3. Step 4: Frosting

   For the fudge frosting, heat 200ml double cream until it just begins to boil. Take it off the heat and add 50g butter, 3 tablespoons honey and 200g dark chocolate, which has been broken into pieces. Leave the mixture for five minutes so the chocolate melts, then stir it briefly to combine all the ingredients - don't over-mix it or it will lose its shine.

4. Step 5: Ice

   Sandwich the cakes with a third of the just-warm frosting and spread the rest over the top and sides. Top with shaved or grated chocolate.

how to make chicken salad

You may have tried many salad recipes out there, but there's nothing quite like a homemade chicken salad. Here's an excellent recipe for chicken salad. For more great recipe ideas for living on a budget, check out Frugal Living and Cooking. Here's how to make chicken salad.

Gather the ingredients for this easy chicken salad recipe:

• 2 slices chicken breast (cooked)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 3/4 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
• Coarse black pepper
• Sea salt

Here are the directions for this basic chicken salad recipe:

1. Tear cooked chicken into thin strips.

2. Mix chicken, onion, celery, and Miracle Whip in a bowl.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve over toasted white bread.

Now that you know how to make this simple chicken salad recipe, feel free to use it at all sorts of events. You can dress it up by using croissants instead of white bread. Or cut the chicken salad sandwiches into smaller appetizer-sized treats.

How To Make Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe. A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour. Taste our Chicken Tikka Masala recipe.

1. Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

   First of all, chop up the tomato finely and set aside for later use. Next, finely chop the onions and set aside. Finally, cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with a little salt and also put to one side.

2. Step 2: Make the masala paste

   Mix together in a bowl the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, garam masala and paprika.

3. Step 3: Flavour the oil and fry the onions

   Put the oil into a pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick, leave for a few seconds and then remove. This flavours the oil, giving it a wonderful aroma. Add the onions and cook while stirring, until brown.

4. Step 4: Add the spices

   Add the masala paste and stir for a minute.

5. Step 5: Add the remaining ingredients

   Add the tomato and tomato purée and stir for a minute till thoroughly combined.

6. Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.

7. Taste the sauce and season with salt if necessary.

8. Step 6: Cook the chicken

   Add the chicken cubes and mix well into the masala. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender. Check this by piercing the chicken with a sharp knife - if it goes straight through and comes out clean, it is done. For a weaker curry flavour, add either 1 small tin of coconut milk or 1 medium sized carton of yoghurt. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

9. Step 7: Garnish and serve

   Place the chicken on a serving dish, decorate with coriander leaves and serve.