Jess's Recipes

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour Servings: 6 "Fluffy steamed rice with tender okra, crumbled bacon, and sauteed onion." Ingredients: 1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 cup uncooked rice 1 1/2 cups water Directions: 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain grease and set aside for later use. Crumble bacon and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, saute onion in a small amount of reserved bacon grease over medium high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sliced okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes. Stir in rice and water. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until fluffy. from allrecipes.com

1 pkg chicken flavored Rice A Roni 12 large black olives - sliced 4 green onions - chopped 1 small green pepper - optional 1/3 C. mayonnaise 2 jars (6 oz.) marinated artichokes 1/3 cup artichoke marinade 1 tsp curry powder 1 cup sweet peas or pea pods Prepare rice per package instructions. Slice olives, onion, green pepper Chop artichokes Mix ll ingredients Chill Chicken may be added to the recipe

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Beef Flavor 2 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat 2 cups frozen corn 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Steps 1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until well cooked. Remove from skillet; drain. Set aside. 2. In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden brown. 3. Slowly stir in 2-1/2 cups water, Special Seasonings and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. 4. Stir in barbecue sauce and ground beef. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Preparation Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Time to Table: 30 Minutes Recipe Yield: 4 From Ricearoni.com