GOLDEN RICE PILAF These tasty morsels will help get your party started. Created with health and nutrition in mind. Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup long-grain basmati rice 1 13 ¾-ounce can vegetable or chicken broth ½ cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon salt 1 15-ounce can apricots, drained and coarsely chopped ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

PREPARATION: In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook onion until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, remove to bowl. Add rice; continue cooking until rice is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add canned broth, raisins and salt; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in apricots and almonds; cook 2 minutes longer.