Christmas Delights from USA Rice

USA Rice — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:31:45 +0000

Spending time with family and friends is an essential part of the holiday season. While it is wonderful to catch up with loved ones, cooking for guests at your home can be intimidating. The USA Rice Federation has created three delicious, easy-to-make dishes that you can prepare in advance so you can stay out of the kitchen when guests arrive.

Relax with family on your holiday morning with FESTIVE SLOW COOKER RICE MUESLI. Easy to prepare the night before, just set and forget in the slow cooker. Arrange a selection of fresh and dried fruit, preserves and spreads and let your guests decide how to personalize their dish.

RUM RICE PUDDING is the perfect finish to a holiday meal. While any rice will work, Arborio or short grain varieties are recommended for this delicious, creamy pudding.

Cranberries and pears are perfect partners for wholesome rice in this satisfying winter dessert. CRANBERRY PEAR RICE CRISP served with coffee or tea, is a wonderful way to wrap up a holiday feast.

With numerous varieties to choose from, combined with simple preparation and storage, U.S. rice is a flawless companion to your holiday celebration. For these and more than 90 additional rice recipes, covering every meal of the day, as well as preparation methods, storage tips and nutritional information visit riceinfo.com.