RICE PILAF

Makes 8 servings

2 cups rice
2/3 stick margarine
4 cups liquid (chicken broth if served with fowl; beef broth with beef)
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup slivered almonds
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown rice lightly with butter in skillet. Place in
casserole with boiling broth. Cover and bake for one-half
hour at 375o. Take from oven and add vegetables and nuts,
stirring and mixing well with fork. Return to oven for
one-half hour.