RICE PILAF

BROWN in a skillet:
2 cups of uncooked rice
2/3 stick of margarine

BOIL:
4 cups broth (chicken broth, if served with poultry; beef broth with beef)

COMBINE rice and boiling broth in a casserole dish.

COVER and BAKE 30 minutes at 375.
REMOVE from oven.

ADD and MIX well:
¾ cup celery, chopped
¾ cup carrots, chopped
¾ cup green onions, chopped
1 cup slivered almonds
1 can chunk turkey or beef (optional)

RETURN to oven for 30 minutes more.
ADD salt and pepper to taste before serving.