One of my favorite side dishes is Green Rice. It's easy and versatile. I use Success rice in bags, but regular rice would work, too.

Fill a large pan 3/4 full of water. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped onion and the same of chopped green pepper. (I buy the frozen bags to make it easier). Add 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (or 1 Tablespoon dry celery flakes) and the same of dried Parsley. Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice bag and cook on medium high for 10 minutes.

Pour the entire pot into a large strainer. Return the onions and pepper mixture to the pot. Add the drained rice. Mix in butter or margarine and salt/pepper to taste.

Vary the amounts of 'greens' to suit your taste.

Leftovers can be combined with a can of drained stewed tomatoes, chili powder and grated cheese. Stuff this into partially cooked, boiled green pepper halves and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Or add a can of drained stewed tomatoes, cooked and crumbled hamburger and chopped jalepenos for Spanish Rice.

It looks as good as it tastes. Sorry I don't have a picture!