If you’re like me, you’ll be ready to tuck into a good meal after you’ve been riding hard or pushing water around all day, and there’s nothing better than a high-carb dish to refill a cyclist’s or paddler’s empty tank. So how about rice pilaf? Or maybe pasta? Or better yet, have both—at the same time. That’s the basis for some of the most popular prepackaged main dishes on the HyperMart shelves. Rice-A-Roni is probably the best-known brand, but similar rice-and-pasta combos are sold under other names, too. Their popularity is easy to understand. They make convenient one-pot (or one-skillet) dinners, and the flavor isn’t bad, either. Still, the ones I’ve eaten are a little on the salty side for my taste. That’s why I’ve been testing homemade alternatives, and I think I’ve hit on a winner. You’ll want to begin with the Master Recipe… Read more…

 

 
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