E.S.
Hi D.. This menu would be lovely on top of a rice dish. In stead of making plain rice try this. In a skillet with olive oil preheated saute onion,celery and carrot that you have chopped. Once the onion is transparent add a couple on smashed whole garlic cloves,salt and pepper. Then add your rice and leave in the pan just long enough to get the veggie mixture and rice coated with the olive oi. Be careful and don't let the garlic burn or it will turn bitter. Cover the rice and veggies with chicken stock. I use two to one on chicken stock. The amount for this will depend on how many you are serving. You can figure your portion on the directions on the rice. Remember, it is better to have a little extra than not enough. Store bought stock is fine if you have no home made. A fruit on the grill would make a nice companion. I cooked both for a living and guests years ago. Have fun! E.