Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

Probably the best rice I have ever made. I love asparagus, so I sometimes put about 50% more asparagus than the recipe calls for- but it is fantastic just the way it is.

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2007

I have made this recipe twice now, both times I had to add 2 cups more of veg broth. The rice absorbs the broth within the first 5 minutes. uckily I had the extra broth on hand. Other wise, it is an excellent recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2006

I've served this 3 times to different people and everyone has loved it. I didn't change a thing!

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

this was ok. Just ok. I think it was rather bland... and I USED chicken broth, more garlic, etc etc. I subbed orzo for spag. And I did use jasmine rice. This is far from a bad dish... it is a good combo. It is... ok.

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Josh I.

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2006

Excellent, it tastes exactly the same as a rice served in a local Middle East restaurnt and I always loved that rice, now I can make it at home. I dont use the asparagus.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2006

Delicious. I used 2 tbsp. olive oil in place of 1/2 of the butter - healthier. Also, I found I did not have to add any salt - the broth was salty enough. I sauteed the asparagus for a few minutes in olive oil and garlic - good idea. I did not use the spaghetti - it seemed strange to me and I couldn't wrap my head around spaghetti pieces in a pilaf, so I left them out. Also, I think the people that are saying you need more liquid must be using regular rice, because I had no problem with the amount of liquid - it was perfect.

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2006

This was great. I roasted the asparagus and cashews, and I had to add a lot more liquid.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2006

Wow! This is good!!! I'll be making it regularly. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and added parmesan after adding the asparagus and cashews. Yummy!!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

This dish was so delicious and very easy. It definetly took about 2 times as much liquid. I swapped 1/2 C orzo for the spqghetti. I also added 1C peas. This is a very veresatile, light and delicious main or side. I will definetly use again. Thanks for a great one!

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2006

Great recipe! I found it be flavorful and a fancy presentation. My whole family really enjoyed the flavor. I did not think it was bland at all. I did have to add extra vegetable broth because it cooked out before the dish was finished. I sauted the asparagus in olive oil and garlic. This was a dish I was proud to serve to my family, and will make again and again in the future.

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Chuck

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2006

Husband's new favorite side dish! I've made it several times, swapping out veggies and using orzo instead of spaghetti. Always turns out great!

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2006

Update: I have found my favorite variation. Definitely substitute chicken broth for the vegetable broth, and use sauteed mushrooms instead of asparagus and chopped pistachios instead of cashews. This version steals all the attention away from every other course--even dessert! Original review: My guests and I loved this dish. I cooked the rice in a pan with a glass lid so I could check it. It got a little too dry, so I added some more vegetable broth, which helped. Instead of cashew halves, I crushed whole cashews in my fist and stirred them in. Instead of boiling the asparagus, I steamed it. The dish was such a hit that I plan to do it again this weekend.

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2006

This has become one of our alltime favorites. It's very flavorful and easy to make. I don't toast the noodles first. I just add them in before you cover and simmer and it turns out great. Highly recommend this recipes. Also, I've replaced the asparagus with green bean or peas depending on what I have on hand.

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

This was an EXCELLENT side dish! I am always in search of good side dishes to go with flavorful fish and chicken main dishes, and this is going to be a regular for me. JRW does not like asparagus, so I sauteed them in olive oil and garlic separately and ate them with my rice pilaf, while JRW ate his without. We paired it with grilled teriyaki tuna. Also, I had to use lightly salted cashews (the kind you snack on) rather than baking nuts, and it was just fine this way. Other changes: chicken broth rather than vegetable, orzo rather than spaghetti, halved the butter, and doubled the garlic. Great, great, great!

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2006

Easy to make and a great side dish or meal. This is a foolproof dish that has appealed to everyone.

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2006

I liked this rice pilaf but will keep looking to find a better one. I couldn't get jasmine rice at my market and maybe that would have made the difference. Hoever, it was a tasty side dish and very easy to make.

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2006

My family couldn't believe how wonderful this tasted and I was pleased by how easy it was to make. I've made it twice in two weeks and my husband even ate the leftovers for lunch!

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2006

Have done this many times. I've used the basic recipe and used mushrooms instead of asparagus.

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Christine W

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Reviewed: May 22, 2006

Good - was a little bland, but it was a good combination of flavors. I didn't follow exactly - I cooked the rice in my rice steamer in chicken broth. I added about a cup of water to the spaghetti mix, and that was just the right amount. I also roasted the asparagus and cashews in the oven for a few minutes.

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