Rice Instructions:

1. Read directions for the white rice of choice and reduce the amount of water just slightly, for example: package reads 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water, I would reduce to 1 cup of rice and 1 3/4 cup of water
2. Once you have your rice and water in the pot then salt the water, add bay leaf and butter
3. Bring rice to a boil and cover with lid reducing heat to low and simmer
4. Always check on your rice a couple minutes before it “should” be done to ensure it doesn’t get over cooked or stick to the bottom of the pot

Roasted Snow Peas Recipe (optional):

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Chop the snow peas in half
3. Toss lightly with olive oil and desire amount of salt, pepper and garlic powder
4. Roast in the over for 10 minutes
5. Remove the snow peas from the oven and place on top of your perfectly cooked white rice