Baked Mexican Rice

Baked Mexican Rice

1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup rice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 4-ounce jar button mushrooms
8-12 slices garlic sausage or chorizoStock (about 1 1/2 cups)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Sauté the onion and garlic in hot olive oil until justsoft. Add the rice and seasonings and brown lightly.Add the mushrooms and sausage and enough boiling stockto come 1" above the rice. Cover with a tight lid andbake in a 350°F. oven until the liquid is completelyabsorbed, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Fried Rice with Green Onions

1 cup long grain rice
1 can beef broth (10.5 oz.)
1 T. teriyaki marinade or soy sauce
1 cup water
pepper to taste
2 T. butter

When rice is cooked add:

1/2 c. finely chopped green onions
1 egg, scrambled and cooked in 1 T. butter
1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds
6 strips bacon, cooked


Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a pan. Cover and simmer mixture until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Toss everything together until nicely blended. Place rice in a porcelain baker and serve with pork and apples if desired.