We asked Alex Abreu, executive chef at Vela Seaport and Deck 12 in Boston, if it's better to cook beans and rice together or separately. Abreu's restaurants feature dishes like arepas (commonly filled ...

Take the family's taste buds on a special trip and enjoy Moroccan-spiced lamb with couscous (see recipe). On the side, try baked onions: Peel 4 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, leaving root end ...

In a large pot, combine the stock with 1/3 cup of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the ham, if using, and the crushed red pepper and bring to a boil.