Homemade Rice-A-Roni

To break up the monotony of salads for lunch each day, I made Lebanese meatballs with Greek salad, pita and homemade rice-a-roni the other day.

 I hadn't made rice-a-roni in years and I forgot how much my kids like it.  My husband too!

recipe:

• 2 oz vermicelli, broken into half inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup long grain rice (not instant)
• 4 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• dash garlic powder
• 2 3/4 cup water or chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp butter

In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add broken pasta and rice.  Cook until lightly brown.

Add water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed.

 So good and so much better than store bought.