(NAPSI)—You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy a great stuffing. Paired with roast chicken and pork chops or stuffed into acorn squash or bell peppers, rice stuffing makes a delicious side dish any day of the year. Start with U.S.-grown and packaged Royal Blend rice in your next stuffing for a nutty flavor and unique aroma. Made with Texmati white, brown, red and wild rice, the colorful blend is easy to prepare, all natural and great tasting. This Southern-inspired Pecan Rice Stuffing can easily move to the center of the plate with the addition of chopped rotisserie chicken, smoked turkey breast or even fish. Royal Pecan Rice Stuffing ¼ cup butter ¾ cup chopped onions ¾ cup chopped celery 3 cups cooked Royal Blend rice ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted ¼ cup chopped parsley     Salt, to taste ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning In large skillet, sauté onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into casserole, cover tightly and bake at 375° F, 15−20 minutes. Tip: Recipe may be doubled and used to stuff a 10−12-lb. turkey. For more delicious recipes, visit www.riceselect.com.   On the Net:North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.(NAPSI)

Rice makes an outstanding weeknight stuffing. (NAPS)