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Recipe: Jacqueline’s Rice-A-Roni

Jacqueline, the granddaughter-in-law of the originator of Rice-A-Roni, makes this rendition for family gatherings. She starts with rice and vermicelli, but I wanted to try it with the actual product. Serves 4. Ingredient: 1 package Rice-A-Roni, chicken flavor 1/4 c … Continue reading

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ISO Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco Treat

I had disdain for Rice-A-Roni when I lived in San Francisco. How dare they put a cable car on their box and pound our ears with a jingle that called it “the San Francisco Treat”? I equated the packaged mix … Continue reading

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Recipe: Armenian Pilaf

The browned spaghetti adds a bit of texture and flavor that turns regular pilaf into Armenian Pilaf. My ex-wife learned this from her next door Armenian neighbor and I was surprised to find it’s a popular dish on the internet. Serves 8-10. … Continue reading

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