I eat a lot of Rice-a-Roni. Here's some advice...

[Captain O]

If you are smart, you'll try the Fried Rice variety. In the water used to simmer the rice and vermicelli mix either 1/4 cup of lemon juice or stir in a small amount of Teriyaki to taste.

Believe me, it makes the flavor of this side dish come alive.

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[Baseacegoku]

Where were you while I was in college!?!

 

[Member 5605]

I'm sorry.

 

[Baseacegoku]

I'm sorry.

As you should be. But it's ok. I forgive you.

 

[Captain O]

You must take into consideration that I cook for one. This limits my cooking large amounts of food. (Too much tends to putrefy and go to waste).

Wisdom and practicality dictate my menu choices.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

I hear its the San Fransisco treat.

 

[slimmer13]

I hear its the San Fransisco treat.

No that's something else

 

[Member 5605]

No that's something else

That's knee pads

 

[Member 34319]

Freaking love the cheese one. All time favorite lazy side dish.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Rice-a-Roni, a can of diced tomatoes (drained), some sliced black olives and a # of ground beef or chicken or turkey (fried).

Freeze the remainder in a plastic bag, no muss, no waste!

 

[Kruel J]

What's wrong with Rice-A-Roni? We have kids and buy it at every Winco outing. Makes a decent side dish and some of the flavors are pretty good. We also buy 25lb bags of rice as my family eats it all the time!

 

[Captain O]

Rice-a-Roni is "the San Francisco treat" (having been produced by Golden Grain since 1958). I wouldn't want to live there, but the product's "jingle" has been a catchy one since it's inception.

My parents taught me how to cook and eat frugally as a youth. This didn't mean live on carbohydrates, but to balance them with meats and vegetables, as well as fruits.

Believe it or not, "steak and eggs" in the morning are one of the most cost-effective (as well as nutritious) meals you can eat in the morning. You can run your body upon this meal for six hours and be ready for a healthful lunch.

 

[The B]

Rice a Roni is tasty, but like all prepackaged seasoned carbo foods, it's insanely high in sodium.

 

[308]

Probably the diguised MSG making the taste buds come to life.

 

[Captain O]

Rice a Roni is tasty, but like all prepackaged seasoned carbo foods, it's insanely high in sodium.

You can always exchange another method of seasoning for 1/2 the "seasoning packet" in the box. There's also a "low sodium" version of Rice-A-Roni in current production.

 

[The B]

Maybe a lot of sodium isn't even bad for you

It's Time to End the War on Salt

Is the American diet too salty? Scientists challenge the longstanding government warning

 

[ThemGunsThough]

Why did I read this? I ate one half cup of oatmeal for brunch at 9am as my wife is trying to help me diet. Been starving ever since. Came home hangry and as I'm on my "throne" this is the first new thread that comes up. I'm going to eat a 3000 calorie dinner right now. Peace.

 

[Timbertodd]

Came home hangry .

Is HANGRY a ticked off hungry person?

 

[nammac]

I prefer beef rice a roni with a pound of browned ground beef and a couple or three cups of frozen mixed veggies...

It's like gringo fried rice...

 

[The B]

Why did I read this? I ate one half cup of oatmeal for brunch at 9am as my wife is trying to help me diet. Been starving ever since. Came home hangry and as I'm on my "throne" this is the first new thread that comes up. I'm going to eat a 3000 calorie dinner right now. Peace.

Have you tried the liquid diet?

I find if make sure at least 75% of my calories come from alcohol... i usually don't really wanna eat much solid food anyway, going this route