Spanish Rice

1 tomato - whole or 2 whole canned tomotoes
1/4 onion
2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 clove garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 cup rice
1 tsp salt

Blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Fry uncooked rice in oil. Stir constantly till golden brown. Add blended mixture, salt, and broth. If desired add chicken or other meat also. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Microwave Rice

2 cups rice
4 cups water
1 TBS chicken boullion

Put rice, water, and chicken in cassarole dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Put on plate in microwave.

Cook 7 min on high (Power 10) (for half recipe 5 min)
Cook 17 min on low (Power 5) (for half recipe 15 min)

Chili Rice Skillet

*From the kitchen of Katie Hancock

Filling and tasty childhood recipe.

Brown 1 lb. ground beef in skillet, drain off fat. Stir in 2 c. water, 1 c. converted rice, one 15 oz. can drained kidney beans, 1 16 oz. can tomato sauce, 1 med. onion chopped, 2 Tbs. chili powder and salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 25 mins.or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally while cooking. Top with cheese before serving. Serves 4-6.

Beef and Pepper Rice Skillet

*From the kitchen of Katie Hancock

A childhood favorite.

1 1/2 lbs. round steak, cut into thin strips
2 Tbs. cooking oil
1 c. sliced onion
1 (10 3/4 oz) can beef broth
1 soup can water
3 T. soy sauce
2 chopped green peppers
1 c. converted rice
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Brown beef in oil in 10-inch skillet. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic on meat. Stir in onion, rice, beef broth, water and soy sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 25 mins. Stir in green peppers. Heat through. Serves 4 to 5.

Chicken-flavored Rice

Buying Rice-a-Roni is a waste of money! You can add flavor to your own rice for about 3 cents a serving.

3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
3 teaspoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups water

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.

To prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice in butter until lightly browned. Add water and about 1/4 cup of seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Yield: 4-6 servings.