I don't know about your family, but mine loves "Rice-a Roni" Brand 'Herb & Butter' rice. The children love it to the point of my needing to fix not One, but TWO boxes. For just one meal. And that adds up Quick! Ouch! So I set about to create my own Rice Pilaf recipe. No, it's not as creamy as the store-bought boxed mixes but it's sure a whole lot cheaper! Thankfully the children love it just as well as the $1.25 mixes, even though it's not at all the same! :)
In a 2-qt saucepan, saute until toasted and aromatic:
1 Cup Rice
1/4 Cup Small Pasta--Fideo (Fine Vermecelli) preferred, but any small pasta will work--Orzo, Stars, even finely broken Angel Hair or Spaghetti
1/4 Cup Butter
Stir in:
1 teaspoon Dried Onion
1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Dash Poultry Seasoning
2 1/2 teaspoons Chicken Bullion (Better Than Bullion brand preferred)
2 1/2 Cups Water
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, or until all Water is absorbed and Rice is cooked through. Fluff with a fork and serve to a happy family.
Makes 3 Cups Rice Pilaf
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