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Baked Calico Rice

Submitted by: Dorothy Lama

I FOUND this pretty rice dish in a salad oil ad in the Ladies' Home Journal back in 1948. It's a favorite not only for its good taste, but for its simplicity of preparation. A potluck and picnic pleaser, this side dish travels well. -Dorothy Lama, Lindsay, California

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Calico Wild Rice Soup

Submitted by: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Bell peppers are combined in chicken stock with wild rice in this corn starch thickened soup flavored with tarragon.

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Mexican Rice Mix

Submitted by: Sonya Dueck

Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.

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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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California-Style Spanish Rice

Submitted by: Renee Randall

Back in the 1920s, my great-aunt Mable lived with her four children in an old World War I army tent. She had to be creative in her cooking, and this was one dish she relied on.

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Southwestern Rice

Submitted by: Michelle Dennis

'I created this zippy side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully,' writes Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. 'Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself.'

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Zippy Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Elizabeth Perez

'If I need a quick side dish that has flair and flavor, I whip this tasty pilaf in a jiffy on the stovetop,' says Elizabeth Perez of Flower Mound, Texas. 'The jalapeno pepper, herbs and spices season the rice nicely. It's one of those side dishes that goes well with anything.'

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Northwoods Wild Rice

Submitted by: Suzanne Caquelin

My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

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Parsleyed Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Kathy Peltier

Kathy also sent the recipe for Parsleyed Rice Pilaf, noting, 'While the salmon bakes, I dress up instant rice with bouillon, minced onion and parsley.'

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Vegetable Wild Rice

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Chock-full of mushrooms, celery and green onions, this hearty side dish is an ideal accompaniment to cool-weather meals. Our Test Kitchen staff seasoned it with garlic, thyme and rosemary so it complements nearly any entree. Plus, it makes a big batch, so you can use the extra in the next two dishes.