Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008

I really enjoyed this dish. Although I didn't have any basil, I just threw it a handful of chopped italian parsley. It was so easy to make. I served it with lamb chops and steamed asparagus.

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CANDY88

	Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2008

Delicious! So easy to make, fresh tasting and everyone loved it. Will definitely be making it again. Served it with chicken breasts that I stuffed with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes. Yum!

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This was a huge hit at my house!! I used the whole box of orzo, therefore I adjusted the proportions accordingly. This was my favorite kind of dish, simple and delicious. I have used dried basil before when I did not have fresh and while it is not as good, it still gets completely devoured. This goes great will a simple Italian marinaded chicken or basically any chicken dish.

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BigAspirations

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA Living In: Leawood, Kansas, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2008

so yummy! I will definately be making this again. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken. MMMMM

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CLEO

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2008

Very good and easy

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tcmarien

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

This was great. Made essentially by the recipe but my husband threw in a large slosh of heavy whipping cream at the end of the preparation. And then let it sit for an additional five minutes. We loved it.

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Kate Fisher

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

We put parmesan on everything but I found this a little intense. Will make often, but will definately reduce the cheese to taste. I also added 1tsp minced garlic while browning the rice, and some extra broth towards the end as per other reviewers. Otherwise this recipe was a great side dish. Very scalable, from cooking for two or for an entire family. Similar to risotto without all of the work.

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cpiacentini

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

This is the best side dish I've ever made. It's a great budget meal since the orzo, chicken broth, cheese and basil cost me about $8 together. It's easy to make and hard to mess up. Every time I've made it, about twenty by now, it's come out wonderful. I even have guests asking for the recipe. If I could give this recipe more than five stars, I would.

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Lea Beal

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Tampa, Florida, USA Living In: Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

This recipe is very versatile. I usually make it with the parmesan cheese, but I was out yesterday and used some cheddar. I also roast some vegetables (onions, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers...) with olive oil and then toss it all together. It is a good way to use up any leftover veggies. It is very hard to screw this one up!

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CathyW

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Seymour, Wisconsin, USA Living In: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2008

I make this every other week. My mom and sister keep asking me to make it for them, the dish has really won us over.

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Elizabeth Thompson

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Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2008

Very good side dish. I added garlic and onion and a little heavy cream. This is very versatile... lots you can do with it. Hubby really liked it, too. I served it with Lemon Pepper Chicken and some grilled pineapple. Om nom nom! Thanks!

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Miz

	Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2008

This is now a staple at our house. I omit the basil or parmesan depending on what I am cooking with it, and we are always satisfied.

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2008

Easy to make, few ingredients, and most importantly, delicious! If you don't have fresh basil, only use half of what the recipe calls for. I will make this again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008

A new favorite at our home!

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2008

Simple and had all the ingred. on hand. Used fresh basil from garden, very good.

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	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Milford, Michigan, USA Living In: Apex, North Carolina, USA
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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2008

So easy and it makes the perfect side dish!

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

We loved this recipe. I served it with Grilled marinated s

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