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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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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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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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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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Parsleyed Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Kathy Peltier 
Kathy also sent the recipe for Parsleyed Rice Pilaf, noting, 'While the salmon bakes, I dress up instant rice with bouillon, minced onion and parsley.' 

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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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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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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! 

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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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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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