rice-o-roni

i haven't bought rice-o-roni since college, but if i had had a box in my pantry today, i would have used it.  what i improvised turned out to be quite good and the whole family gobbled it up.  this would be a good base for pilaf and one could have fun experimenting with whatever other add-ins.

ingredients

2T margarine
3/4 C jasmine rice
1/2 C orzo pasta
2 C chicken stock
a few shakes garlic salt
a few shakes oregano
a few shakes basil

directions

melt margarine over med-high.  saute rice and orzo til browning.  add chicken stock and bring to a boil.  reduce heat to simmer, add garlic and herbs, cover and cook til soft, about 10-15 min.