Spanish Rice

Ingredients
2 T. oil
1/4 c. chopped onion (I use dried onion flakes)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. chicken broth OR water & chicken bullion
1 can black or kidney beans (optional)
cooked chicken breast cut up (optional)
1 cup frozen corn (optional)

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is golden brown. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice is tender.
I serve this as a main dish with cheese, tortillas, sour cream, etc. It's one of Jared's favorites!!

Delicious and Easy Pizza Dough

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• t teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil or Italian seasoning
  
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, sugar, seasonings, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and warm water. Spread out on a large pizza pan. Top as desired.
2. Bake at 375 degrees C (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

* I bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before putting the toppings on so the crust isn't soggy.

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1 package instant vanilla pudding (4 serving)
1 3/4 c. milk
1 Graham Cracker Crust

Put cream cheese and milk in blender until smooth, pour in vanilla pudding and stir. Pour into Graham cracker crust and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with your favorite topping.

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