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

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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

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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

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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

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Home Town: Seymour, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mound, 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

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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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Leigh

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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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KEB41

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008

A new favorite at our home!

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andrea

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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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tizzylizz

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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 shrimp for Father's Day and will be serving it again for July 4th!

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Krystal

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Home Town: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008

Talk about a quick and easy side that is delicious too. My husband raved about it on his way out the door to a meeting...know he will be looking for the leftovers..oops! I didn't have fresh basil, so used dried sweet basil leaves (I know, doesn't do it justice, but all I had) and used shredded parm instead of grated, just a preference there. I will be making this one often!

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008

To quote my 8 year-old daughter, "wow, this is good!" I also made a few adjustments, based on other reviews. I added mushrooms sauteed in garlic at the end (next time I might be tempted to sautee them in a little white wine). I also added some cooked brown rice and a little extra parmesan. Excellent base recipe.

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KYAKMOM

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2008

Outstanding side dish! I went a little nuts with the fresh basil but other than that, this dish has great flavor. I served it with a broiled grouper recipe from allrecipes and it was excellent. My husband and daughter enjoyed it and I will be making it again!

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ANN MARIE01

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kingston, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: New Port Richey, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008

I served this with Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon (recipe from this site) This was the perfect side dish. I think you could serve this with just about anything. Wonderful! The only thing different I did was add 1/4 cup chopped onion. I sauted it in the butter about 3 minutes before adding the Orzo. Great dish! Thanks for sharing.

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

A nice creamy orzo recipe and quite tasty. (Almost reminded me of risotto.) Easy to prepare: it simmered while I grilled outside. Our kids liked it, too, once they got past the name "orzo" which was something they were sure they wouldn't like it. Adding this to our regular rotation.

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Dawn

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

This is a surprisingly delicious side dish. I say surprising because after reading the recipe i thought it might be bland. I had additional spices and cheeses ready to add however after taste testing the orzo it was perfect as written. I think fresh grated parmesan is the key to this quick, easy and tasty dish.

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