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Almond Wild Rice

Submitted by: Mark Trinklein 
Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden raisins. I prepare the casserole the morning of the party, then refrigerate it in an ovenproof dish to heat through later. -Mark Trinklein, Cedarburg, Wisconsin 

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Almond Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Sharon Adamczyk 
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, 'With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats.' 

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Colorful Fried Rice

Submitted by: Linda Rae Lee 
This recipe was given to me by a dear friend many years ago. The variety of ingredients makes it very colorful, and preparation is simple. I serve it often. -Linda Rae Lee, San Francisco, California 

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Sesame Rice

Submitted by: Norma Poole 
THIS SIDE DISH is compatible with any meat entree you serve. One of my friends gave me this recipe many years ago. I made a few changes, and it has been a family favorite for a long time. This secret of the tasty flavor is the chicken broth. --Norma Poole Auburndale, Florida 

Tex-Mex Rice

Submitted by: Kat Thompson 
'My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice,' recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. 'Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal,' she suggests. 

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Italian Rice

Submitted by: Michelle Armistead 
Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers.' The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal taste,' suggests Michelle Armistead of Marlboro, New Jersey. 'For me, the more garlic, the better!' 

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Zippy Skillet Rice

Submitted by: Dorothy Bateman 
Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts 

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Vegetable Fried Rice

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the teriyaki sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add rice and mixed vegetables; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender. 

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Sausage Red Beans 'n' Rice

Submitted by: Thelma Dye 
This easy-to-make recipe has been a staple in my recipe file for about 10 years. My husband and I both enjoy cooking it. 

Simple Herb Rice

Submitted by: Lisa Mathew 
'I revised an old stuffing recipe several times to come up with this simple savory side dish,' shares Lisa Mathew of Buffalo, Missouri. 'It's a breeze to prepare using instant rice, and everyone loves its herb flavor.' 
 
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