Different Ways to Use Cooked Rice for a Variety

Here are some alternative ways to use cooked rice:

--Italian Rice: Add diced fresh or canned tomatoes and a dash of basil and oregano leaves to cooked rice. Heat and serve.

--Russian Rice: Season cooked rice with bottled Russian dressing. Heat and serve.

--Garden Rice: No matter how small the amount, add leftover vegetables (peas, corn, beans) to cooked rice. Heat and serve.

--Rice for Lamb: Season rice with garlic salt instead of plain salt, using the amount given on the package. Before serving, stir in chopped fresh mint or dried mint leaves.

--Sweet Rice: Heat cooked rice with milk and add a little sugar.

--B.L.T. Rice: Stir crumbled cooked bacon, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes into rice.