This is a nice recipe for using up some of the herbs and spices you’ve already dried. You can also add small dehydrated vegetables to this for a unique touch.

1. Mix rice blend ingredients together. Divide into bags, putting 2 cups of mix per bag.

2. To prepare rice, melt butter in a saucepan. Add rice mix; let it brown gently. Add water; bring to a full boil.

3. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, covered. Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.

• MAKES 10 CUPS

• INGREDIENTS

• Rice Blend

• 3 pounds long grain or brown rice

• 2 cups preserved celery flakes

• 2/3 cup preserved minced onion

• ½ cup preserved parsley flakes

• 2 tablespoons preserved chives

• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• ½ tablespoon I talian

• seasonings (optional)

• 3–4 teaspoons salt

• 2 teaspoons pepper

• Ready to Eat

• 2 teaspoons butter

• 1 cup rice blend

• 2 cups water