Mom'S Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 to 1 c. cubed meat and/or poultry
1/2 to 2 c. sliced or diced celery and/or other vegetables (mushrooms, etc.)
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. raw brown rice
2 to 4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 1/2 to 3 c. liquid *
1/2 to 1 tsp. curry powder (and/or cumin)
1/4 c. almonds (optional)
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

*Stock, broth or water with 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or combination of water with cooking wine.