"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
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> Sometimes I get in the mood for some white rice and usually just make
> it and put some butter, salt, and pepper on it when it is done.
> Sometimes, I will throw in a piece of American cheese, but that is
> about it.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions or other ways to enjoy rice. Nothing
> elaborate as when I make it that means I am too lazy to cook anything
> that even remotely resembles a meal. I was something easy and simple.

I call this DOM's (dear old mom) Favorite Rice

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery
1-14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1-14.5 oz can chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon thyme (give or take, I probably add more)
1 tablespoon chili powder (same as above)
1 cup rice
1/2 lb. smoked turkey sausage or turkey polska kielbasa cut into med. dice


In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil, saute onion, garlic and celery for
approximately 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, water, thyme, and chili
powder; bring to a boil. Add sausage and rice, bring to a boil, cover, lower
heat to simmer. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, but keep
covered for 5 minutes.
Serve.