Rice-Ah-Roni

My only change would be to use fideo pasta which can be found in Walmart or in the Spanish food section. It is simply angel hair pasta that has been cut to 1 1/2 inches. I will be making this Ricw-Ahhhhh-Roni over and over again. Thank you Chef John.

This rice dish was so easy to make and boy was it delicious. My husband and daughter and our guest enjoyed it immensely. Will be making this again real soon.

I did not care for this recipe. I cooked this exactly as written and it was still real crunchy after 17 minutes. In fact, I had to cook it probably about an hour! So then I had to keep adding more chicken broth to it because it was drying up, so the spices were getting more and more diluted.

I can't remember how the original R-A-R tasted (have lived abroad for many years). However, this recipe turned out wonderfully for me and my family. I followed the recipe faithfully, except for using 4 cups of broth instead of 3, and, having no fresh parsley, using dried (a poor substitute). Mine turned out perfectly cooked using the exact timing specified. Served with another Chef John recipe for spicy chicken thighs.

Deeeeeelicious!!! I'll make this over and over again. Thank you Chef John!

I was so happy to make this recipe! I loved Rice-A-Roni as a kid but don’t make it often because it’s not good for you This recipe was easy and I had everything on hand will definitely be making it again

We really loved this. Easy and delicious. Followed the recipe and had no issues

I love this recipe! It's delicious just like it is and it's also versatile - you can adjust it to match anything that you are serving with it. Tonight we were having Italian chicken, so I added some minced, dried spinach and finely diced red and green peppers. Everyone always enjoys it! Thanks, Chef John! ?

I am not sure what others did incorrectly. I followed the directions and it turned out fantastic. My kids, wife and my visiting mother raved about the flavour and fluffiness. This is a definite keeper.

I made this last night to pair with Chef John's Sticky Garlic Pork Chops. The whole meal was delicious! I took the suggestion of another reviewer and added chopped red bell pepper with the onion and added a few handfuls of spinach with the water (I used chicken stock). I always try to get some "extra" veggies in where I can! I couldn't find orzo, but did use fideo noodles (vermicelli), it worked perfectly. Spices were "spot on". Thanks for a great recipe!!

No changes. Loved it. Might try MSG next time just to see what difference it makes. But this pilaf is exactly what we were looking for.

So delicious! I used all rice, no pasta, it was still amazing, hubby had multiple servings. Yum yum, thank you Chef John! His apple pie is incredible too.

Didn't make changes but next time I will make 1/2 recipe. Love it and it can be frozen for later.

Perfect. Followed the directions of a t Absolutely perfect.

Very good. Nice departure from regular boring rice or the preservative filled Rice A Roni. Didn't have mustard powder still delicious. Will add to rotation and add celery and or leeks to make more fancy. If you make as directed and a good quality chicken broth - there is no way that this would not be a winner.

Great side dish. I used rice and orzo. Easy to make and it helps me avoid food additives.

This is a keeper made it exactly as written came out perfect and loved it thanks Chef John for another great recipe

The first time I made this, I followed the recipe and it was very good. The second time I decided to double the spices as our family is a bit spicy. :) I also added finely chopped carrots and celery when sautéing the onion and pasta. This is one of the best rice recipes ever. My husband loves it. I made the entire batch so we can fry eggs and put them on top of the rice for breakfast. Yum

Another Chef John masterpiece. Loved the orzo rice combo and the spice combination was perfect.

This is a very tasty recipe! I made it as written and as suggested, used broken-up whole wheat, thin spaghetti to replace the orzo. Our two picky teen boys at home seemed to inhale this and said they loved this rice. We served this as a side dish along with broiled haddock. This is definitely a keeper recipe in our family and will be used many times over. Thanks, Chef John!

Its a staple in my home. Thank you chef Jhon, my girlfriend is crazy about this dish., and she is the type of eater that eats lettuce but not the center spline...can we say PICKY.....

Excellent. Ended up using broken spaghetti because I had no orzo handy. Definitely a keeper.

Perfect. Followed the directions of a t Absolutely perfect.

Didn't have all the ingredients on hand, was short the orzo, tumeric, mustard powder, and cayenne. Still turned out really nicely, exactly what I was looking for.

We used spaghetti and no parsley and definitely will make it again

I love this recipe! I make in a double batch and freeze servings to just thaw as needed, so nice to have ready to go. The only thing I have changed now after making a couple of times is to cut back on the cayenne since I prefer to not have the little heat in the background. Just use 1/8 tsp for my double batch and just right for us. I have also lately been adding some grated carrot, a nice veggie/cA definite winner!!!

If you have ever had the original, this tastes exactly like that. It was wonderful and easy to make. I will make this a weekly staple. Thanks Chef John for sharing this creation.

I have made this recipe several times now, and the only change I would make is to dial back or omit the cayenne. It's just a little too spicy for my family.
In addition, I've started making my own "kits". I've used Bouillon powder (chicken or beef), and dried parsley in place of fresh. The spices go in a snack sized zip top bag, and the rice & pasta, along with dried minced onion (in place of the fresh) go in a quart bag. Write the amount of butter and water, and the instructions on the outside of the bag and voila! A side dish in a flash!

This was outstanding! I made it in an instant pot which was a little different, but it was so good.

Good as written ...BUT it was really clumpy. Like almost mush but tasted good. I guess I will have to use less brothnext time...

So good. I used dried minced onion in this.

I have never really used Rice a Roni brand rice, so I have no idea how close this seasoning blend is to the boxed mix. But, I can say that this is a very tasty rice with a lovely color, and it cooks up so well and easily. It makes a lot, but it reheats very well, so I will enjoy a nice rice snack or meal for a few days. I think it would complement many different main dishes, but I served it with this site's Baked Halibut with Crispy Panko. A keeper recipe for sure. I used jasmine rice, & did not rinse it.

Love it! I can still hear the TV commercial in my head. I made it in the Instant Pot, with 3 cups rice, a 900ml carton of stock, and a generous amount of seasonings. I cooked it at pressure for 5 min, with a natural release.

I wanted to try something new and this recipe was delicious! I used unsalted chicken broth and cut the salt down to 3/4 teaspoon (dietary reasons). Otherwise, I followed the recipe as is and it tasted perfect. Cooking directions were spot on as well. Next time I will use the broken pasta instead of GF Orzo (just a personal preference).

I made it with beef broth as it seems I take terrible inventory. I also threw in some leftover peas to up the veggie count. Will definitely make again.

Made as recipe calls for. Turned out great. Personally I would drop the cayenne pepper and add some mushrooms to it next time. Maybe some bell pepper too. Makes a lot.

This came out well, very simple to do. Just be careful on the heat setting. I have a ceramic cooktop that can get a little hot a "medium-high" so I may have toasted the orzo a little more than specified but it tasted great. Makes a great quick side with store-bought turkey breast and vegetables. Going to try the leftovers with chicken and tomatoes and avocados.

Good rice but I needed another cup and a half of liquid to finish the rice.

Nice easy recipe to make. Added some baby spinach at the end.

I made as written and it just did not have much flavor. Won't be making it again.

Awesome recipe!

This came out so good! I followed the instructions exactly and it was perfectly flavored and textured. my picky 6-year-old who angrily told me he "hates" rice when I told him what I was making asked for more after his required first bite. Will make again!

Amazing. I served this with another recipe on this site called Chicken David. Outstanding dishes. I’ve now made this rice dish twice in 7 days. Definitely 5 stars.

This looked and tasted just like Rice a Roni. My changes were (because I wanted a full meal) I added cooked chicken breast pieces and cooked Broccoli. (I have done this with the box mix).served this with corn bread. My husband and 88 year old mother-in-law loved it. Will make this again and again. Thank you Chef John

I made this dish just as the recipe called for and it was excellent. Just a little heat from the cayenne and overall a very tasty dish. Great for a main dish with a salad for a light lunch or dinner, or a side for a larger meal. I wouldn't change a thing.