I get such a kick out of these chef partners. I live down the street from one of their restaurants and theyare as friendly and fun in person as on the TV/radio shows. MEXICAN RED RICE1/3 cup vegetable oil3 cups long grain rice, rinses 1 medium onion, chopped 5 Serrano chiles, or to taste, stemmed, seeded if desired 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water 3 cups Red Tomato Salsa (recipe follows)Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a medium heavy saucepanor skillet over medium low heat. Saute the rice, stirring constantly, until golden and crackling, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and Serranosand cook until the onions just soften. Then add the garlic and saute until the aroma is released. Pour in the stock or water and the tomato salsa, mixing well to combine. Transfer to a 4 quart baking dish or casserole. Cover with foil and bake until the liquid is absorbed and therice is tender, 3040 minutes. Stir and serve hot. RED TOMATO SALSA2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 cups diced canned Italian plum tomatoes 1 cup tomato juice 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 large jalopeno chile, stemmed, seeded if desired 1 teaspoon saltHeat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over moderate heat. Cook the onions until soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor fittedwith the metal blade, or a blender. Add the remaining ingredients exceptsalt and puree, in batches if you are using a blender, until smooth. Pass through a medium strainer, pressing with a spatula or wooden spoon to push through as much pulp as possible. Pour into a saucepan, and add the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve as dipping sauce for chips or use inother recipes.