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Brown Rice Veggie Stir-Fry

Submitted by: Maxine Driver 
'My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon,' notes Maxine Driver of Littleton, Colorado. 'We enjoyed it so much that now I often make it for family and friends.' 

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Spicy Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Cynthia Gobeli 
I found this recipe back in the 1950's and have made some minor adjustments over the years to update the flavor. In summer, I like to serve the pilaf over slices of red tomatoes. --Cynthia Gobeli, Norton, Ohio 

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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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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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Calico Rice

Submitted by: Deborah Hill 
Looking for an accompaniment to Mexican food or barbecued chicken? This spicy rice fits the bill (the sour cream is handy for cooling your palate!). When I'm cooking, I head for my spice cupboard often - we like our food zesty! 

Brown Rice Bake

Submitted by: Nancy Foust 
Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania needs just four ingredients and a few minutes to assemble this side dish that's pleasantly priced at 55 cents a serving. 

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Vegetables with Brown Rice

Submitted by: Patty Kile 
'When garden crops are plentiful, this is a delightful dish to serve. You can vary the vegetables to whatever you have available,' suggests Patty Kile of Greentown, Pennsylvania. 'It's convenient for company because the veggies can be precut and refrigerated in plastic bags until cooking time.' 

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California-Style Spanish Rice

Submitted by: Renee Randall 
Back in the 1920s, my great-aunt Mable lived with her four children in an old World War I army tent. She had to be creative in her cooking, and this was one dish she relied on. 

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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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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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