To cook grains:
- Use a pot with a lid. Add water.
- Follow directions on package.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add grain, stir, and bring to a boil again.
- Turn heat down to low.
- Place lid on pot. Follow package directions for cooking time.
- After 25 minutes, take pot off heat.
- Use fork to fluff.
- Place lid on pot. Let stand 5 minutes.
To cook pasta:
- Add water to large pot. (4 quarts for every pound of pasta.)
- Bring water to a boil.
- Place pasta in boiling water and stir.
- When pasta starts to cook, stir again so noodles will not stick together.
- Follow cooking time on package.
- Taste before draining to make sure pasta is done. Pasta should be a little chewy.
- Drain in colander, bring careful of the steam.
