Glorified Rice
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup instant rice
8 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1-3/4 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter and the salt. Bring to a full boil. Add in the rice, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork. Let cool.
Add in the pineapple, coconut, marshmallows and the cherries, blending well. Fold the whipped topping into the mixture. Fold in the milk. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings.