Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2009

Light, easy & tasty.

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felishar

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

I used two bouillon cubes as suggested by some reviewers and added pepper. We enjoyed it with seasoned tilapia. Yum!

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Rosie

Home Town: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2009

My kids loved this! I also added dried onion flakes, parsley, and garlic powder to the recipe. I will definitely make this a lot!

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marlabee

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Living In: Denton, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

This is a family favorite with a few additions. 4 green onions, 2 tsp minced garlic sauted with the butter and orzo, 1/4 cup finely chopped broccoli and carrot. Top with cashew pieces and season lightly with garlic salt to serve as the main course. I will sometimes stir in some shredded cooked chicken. I make it easiy with 1 can chicken broth and 1/4 cup water instead of bouillon.

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alwaysbetty

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

I thought this was good, just like rice-a-roni, and I like rice-a-roni. My kids and husband liked it too. I did use extra bouillon for flavor. Very good!

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Sheryl

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2009

simple and tasty - a hit with the whole family

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Nina

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

So simple and delicious - didn't make any changes aside from adding in a pinch of minced garlic, and cooked the lot in my rice cooker. Pasta turned out a little firm, was okay otherwise though. Thanks for the recipe!

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CHELS

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

Excellent! Everyone in my house really enjoyed this tonight. Will make again for sure!

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Patt

Living In: Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

Thank you for this recipe. My dd has developed an allergy to MSG, among other things, but loves rice pilaf. I used this recipe in an attempt to replace the boxed kind we used to use, and it was SO much better. We all loved it. The only change I made was to use all vegetable broth (we are vegetarians) instead of water. Thanks again for a great recipe!

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2008

My family loved this. I have now made it about five times in the last 3wks! I did saute chopped onion and garlic with the orzo and butter. Then added Italian seasoning with the rice and bouillon. So simple and so wonderful. My family prefers this to just rice or pasta as a side. It can go with almost any main course. We've even topped it with grated parmesan.

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Reviewed: May 20, 2008

Really good!

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**Angela**

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2008

I made this with a few modifications and it turned out great. I used 1 can Campbell's French Onion soup, 1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube, about 3/4 Cup orzo, 3/4 Cup rice and 1 can of chicken stock instead of water. It was great!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2008

This a really easy recipe that goes with anything. I've made it for potlucks and people ask for the recipe.

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Oona

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2008

This rice was good, but is it any different from a box of rice a roni? I'm sure their must be less sodium this way. I did add a T. of minced garlic and doubled the bouillon to make sure it had enough flavor. Definately a good base recipe from which you could add to based on personal preference.

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Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2008

I used vegetable broth and sauteed minced garlic and onion as well as fresh italian seasonings. Neutral side dish for a spicy main course. I liked this (served with Slow Cooker Sausage w/sauce recipe) but family didn't.

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GodivaGirl

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Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

This was the perfect side dish for my salmon! I added 2 T chicken boullion and 1 clove of garlic. GREAT. Next time I will try toasted almonds for some crunch!

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

My family loved this side dish with another great recipe from the allrecipe directory, 'Souvlaki'. It is quick and easy to make last minute, as the ingredients are uncomplicated and are things we would normally have on hand at our home. The only change I made was to add a sprinkling of feta cheese over the top of the rice before serving. It gave the dish a little extra zing and helped tie it into the greek theme of the kabobs!

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LIPSTICKFETISH

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Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

Some reviewers have called this bland - I say it's mild, which sometimes is just what is called for to complement what it's served with. If this were a main dish I might agree it would be missing something substantial, but as a side dish it complemented, rather than competed with, the main dish. That said, I still "enhanced" it just a bit - I browned the rice along with the orzo, cooked it in chicken broth as well as the bouillon, and added another couple of tablespoons of butter and a tiny pinch of saffron. Just before serving I stirred in a little chopped fresh parsley for freshness and color. A really enjoyable side dish that's bound to make its way to my table again.

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