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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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Spicy Beans 'N' Rice

Submitted by: Ranae Jones 
Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. 'It's delicious served with corn bread muffins,' notes Ranae Jones from Fort Rucker, Alabama. 

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Potluck Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Annette Rodgers 
A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas 

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Curried Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Lee Bremson 
In this rice dish, green onions give great color, raisins bring a touch of sweetness and almonds add crunch. I think you'll agree the mild curry flavor pleases all palates. --Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri 

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Orange Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Joyce Sitz 
This is a delicious and different way to prepare rice. I usually make this recipe whenever I have guests. It makes a fabulous side dish served with just about any entree. 

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Spanish Rice

Submitted by: Amy Swenson 
This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great and goes with everything from hamburgers to steaks. 

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Cashew Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Tina Coburn 
This hearty dish will add pizzazz to your plate, thanks to its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. Tina Coburn of Tucson, Arizona points out that she makes the pilaf regularly for her family, 'I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread,' she shares. 

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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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Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Anita Miller 
Convenient canned mushrooms dress up chicken bouillon-flavored rice in this easy recipe from Anita Miller of Sartell, Minnesota. 'I used to prepare this dish when we were first married,' Anita notes. 'Now that the kids are grown and we're retired, I'm using it again.' 

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Sausage Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Debbie Downing 
In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. 'It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly grated Parmesan cheese on their helpings. 
 
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