It’s not every day that Houston gets to hobnob with Spanish royalty. So next week’s visit by Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain, in Houston to oversee an international gala, should bring out socializing ...

We all have our habits when it comes to the things we love to eat. My No. 1 staple for just about every meal I cook is rice, but I admit I really only cook it one way. It’s always jasmine rice that I ...

Paellas aren't just a Spanish meal anymore: considering how simple the rice dish can be to make, especially if you have the right pan, it's not hard to understand why they're popular. If your kitchen ...

Get recipes for Mixed Seafood Paella and Sangria. In Spain, you can find a dish called paella turista that loosely translates as "strictly for tourists." It approximates the kind of paella most ...

David Plazas is the director of opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee. My mouth watered when I saw the cover of The Tennessean’s Taste section in the print edition Wednesday. A ...

Paella is a classic Spanish rice dish, made using a short grain starchy white rice and simmered together with veggies, wine, stock, spices and proteins. Most paellas are made with meat or fish or a ...

Paella is one of Spain’s most famous rice dishes, taking its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. An equal-opportunity meal, it typically includes meat ...

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. Heat a 12-inch oven-safe paella or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add oil and onions; cook stirring often until the onions begin to soften. Add garlic, cook for 1 ...