Budget Rice-A-Roni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

rice and vermicelli mix
5 cups white rice (not instant)
5 cups vermicelli (pasta, broken into 3/4 - 1 inch pieces approximately)
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup dried parsley
To make 4-6 Servings (1 cup mix plus)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups broth (your choice of flavors. Homemade preferred for salt content and best flavor)
3/4 cup water
salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

In a large airtight container combine rice, vermicelli, onion flakes and parsley. Store in the pantry to use as needed.
To make 4-6 Servings:
In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid melt 2 tablespoons Butter.
Add 1 cup of the rice/vermicelli mixture and saute over medium-high heat until vermicelli is browned. Increase heat to high and immediately add broth and water. Bring to boil. (Note: You can also heat broth and water to a boil before adding to rice/vermicelli mixture if desired.)
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift lid.
Remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.