MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: ORANGE RICE Categories: Rice Yield: 4 servings 3 tb Butter 2/3 c Diced celery, with leaves 2 tb Chopped onion 1 1/2 c Water 1 c Fresh orange juice 1 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Thyme 1 c Uncooked rice Grated rind of 1 orange Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman A wonderful sidedish for baked ham. Orange Rice Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Add celery and onions, and cook until onion is soft and golden. Add water, orange juice, rind, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Add rice slowly, stirring constantly. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender. MMMMM