Baked Rice

Long-grain white rice or Calrose rice

water

salt

1 tsp. oil

Follow the directions on the bag of rice as to how much water and rice to use. Put water and rice in a casserole dish, sprinkle with salt, and add the oil. Bake covered for 40 minutes at 375 degrees, then fluff it with a fork before serving.

Homemade Croutons

4 old buns or slices of bread

Oil

Garlic powder

Italian seasoning

Salt

Cut up the buns into crouton-sized pieces, toss with oil and spices. Sprinkle generously with garlic powder, and use about 2 pinches each of Italian seasoning and salt. Spread in a pan and bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. If the pan is very full, stir once while baking. Works well in the toaster oven.