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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Zippy Skillet Rice

Submitted by: Dorothy Bateman 
Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts 

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Corn Rice Medley

Submitted by: Cheryl Ivers 
Adding colorful vegetables to rice is a simple way to dress it up. This is a versatile side dish for many entrees. -Cheryl Ivers, Orangeburg, South Carolina 

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Holiday Peas and Rice

Submitted by: Patricia Rutherford 
With all the fuss that goes into holiday meals, it's nice to find a side dish like this that's both satisfying and simple. The pimientos and peas nestle among rice delightfully seasoned with sage and chicken broth. 

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Italian Rice

Submitted by: Michelle Armistead 
Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers.' The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal taste,' suggests Michelle Armistead of Marlboro, New Jersey. 'For me, the more garlic, the better!' 

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Wild Rice Pepper Salad

Submitted by: Darlene Gibbon 
'Over the years, Ive made this chilled salad countless times,' says Darlene Gibbon of Milnor, North Dakota. 'Using leftover rice really cuts down kitchen work and helps clean out the refrigerator, too.' 

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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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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. 

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Confetti Rice

Submitted by: Dorothy Bayes 
This is a very good low-fat recipe. Diced sweet red and green pepper--along with green peas and fresh parsley--add bright color to the simple rice dish. --Dorothy Bayes of Sardis, Ohio 

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Rice with Summer Squash

Submitted by: Heather Ratigan 
I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas 
 
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