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However you express your national appreciation, holidays and patriotism go hand-in-hand. So, what better way to share tidings of liberty and peace than by serving American-grown food during the holidays?

Delight family and friends with these two delicious holiday recipes using American-grown RiceSelect rice as you give thanks this season.

Texmati Pecan Rice Stuffing

3 cups cooked Texmati White or Brown rice

1/4 cup margarine

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or to taste)

In large skillet, sauté onions and celery in margarine until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into casserole; cover tightly and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Cranberry Pecan Rice Pilaf

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup uncooked Texmati White Rice

1 3/4 cups chicken broth

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup sliced green onions

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By using Texmati White and Brown rice, you’re supporting their “Born in the USA” campaign. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/RiceSelect or by visiting www.riceselect.com

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• Make a Menu. Planning your meals for the week is the best way to save time and money. Stock up on quick dinner recipes, then stock up on the ingredients you need to make them. The two recipes here bring Bob Evans Food Products’ farm-fresh taste to the family table in no time.

 
 Plan Your Leftovers. Instead of wondering what to do with the leftovers from Monday’s meal – or worse, just throwing it out – plan your menu to turn one night’s leftovers into another night’s dinner. Leftover rotisserie chicken can turn into spicy quesadillas. Extra meatballs can morph into meatball grinders.

 

• Cut Down Prep Time. Take advantage of prepared foods in your grocery store. Pre-cut veggies, pre-washed bagged salads, pre-made pizza crusts, even Bob Evans Refrigerated Mashed Potatoes – they can all come in handy and save you time. Also, think about making double batches of food – one lasagna to serve now, one to freeze for later. Roasting two chickens tonight doesn’t take that much longer than one and saves you from having to do it twice.

 
For more fast, family-friendly recipes, visit www.bobevans.com.

 

Sloppy Joes

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Makes 4 servings

 
1          pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Roll Sausage

1          medium onion, chopped (optional)

1/2       cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)

1          1.3 ounce envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix

1          6-ounce can tomato paste

1 1/4    cups water

8          sandwich buns, split and toasted

 
In large saucepan, over medium heat crumble and cook sausage, onion and pepper until sausage is browned. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

 
Speedy Spaghetti

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Makes 4 servings

 
1          pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Roll Sausage

1          28-ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce

1          8-ounce (minimum) package of your favorite pasta

 
In a skillet, crumble and brown sausage over medium heat until cooked. Stir in your favorite pasta sauce and heat until warm. Cook pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta.

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