Glorified Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple tidbits
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 c. cooked long grain rice (soft, but not mushy)
24 marshmallows or 2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. heavy cream, whipped to firm peaks
maraschino cherries and pecan halves (for garnish)

Preparation

Drain the pineapple; combine it with the sugar.
Stir until sugar dissolves; add to the rice in a large mixing bowl.
Fold in the marshmallows; let stand for at least 1 hour.
Before serving, fold in the whipped cream until blended.
Garnish with cherries and nuts.
Chill until ready to serve.