Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice sit in the rice cooker for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow for steam absorption and fluffing. After resting, open the lid of the rice cooker ...

The rice cooker — which, of course, should never be limited to merely rice cookery — is a magical tool that has fully mastered the ins and outs of grains, liquids and cooking time.

Not sure how to cook wild rice? Here's a quick primer: Place 1 cup wild rice, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 60 ...