Rice Pilaf

Let me take you on a little journey about my first attempt at making rice pilaf! First things first, I was super excited. When I read the recipe, it sounded pretty straightforward, so I thought, “How can I possibly mess this up?” Spoiler alert: I didn’t mess it up, but I did learn a few things along the way. The first surprise was just how fragrant the spices made my kitchen smell! I must have stood over the pot, inhaling deeply, feeling like a gourmet chef. The first thing I nailed was toasting the rice, which added a beautiful nutty … Read more