Easy Red Beans and Rice

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3 - 4 servings

1 1/2 measures long-grain rice

(using rice measure included with rice cooker) 1/2 cup canned or cooked red beans, drained

1 small rib celery, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup ham, diced

1/4 cup smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup beef stock

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 whole bay leaf

1Measure and rinse rice according to instructions. Place into the Rice Cooker Pot.

2Add all remaining ingredients.

3Close lid and press COOK.

4Unit will switch to KEEP WARM setting in approximately 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host

Green Rice

4 servings

2 measures long-grain white rice

(using rice measure included with rice cooker)

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

1 small green pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 small onion, minced

2 cups chicken broth, approximately

1Measure and rinse rice according to the instruction manual.

2Place all ingredients, except the chicken broth, into the Rice Cooker Pot.

3Fill the rice cooker with chicken stock to the 2-cup mark.

4Close the lid and press COOK.

5Unit will switch to KEEP WARM setting in approximately 22 - 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

This rice has amazing flavor and is terrific with grilled fish!

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host