Borderline Salty

Ruminate on Rice

Borderline Salty

Show Notes

On today’s episode of Borderline Salty, hosts Carla Lalli Music and Rick Martinez share helpful techniques for when you’re cooking for one, talk game-changing rice tips, and have an impassioned back and forth about grilled cheese. This week’s recipe book:

Rick’s Ultimate Beefy, Cheesy Lasagna

Carla’s Spicy Green Beans and Tofu

Hetty McKinnon's "To Asia, With Love"

Carolina Gelen’s Cheesiest Rice Balls

As always, we’d love to hear about your cooking conundrums at 833-433-FOOD (3663). Find us on Instagram @borderlinesalty Find full episode transcripts and more about the podcast on our website borderlinesalty.fm. If you can’t get enough of our hosts – we don’t blame you! Check out Carla's cookbooks here and find links to her YouTube channel, Patreon, and Instagram at www.carlalallimusic.com. You can pre-order Rick’s upcoming cookbook here, watch the companion Mi Cocina video series here, and find all of his socials at www.rick-martinez.com

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