2 c. long grain white rice
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 minced clove garlic (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
3 tbsp. butter
3 3/4 c. boiling water

In frying pan on stove cover rice with 2 cups boiling water. Let soak 1/2 hour. Meanwhile dissolve bouillon cube in 1 3/4 cups boiling water. Strain and rinse rice. Put back in frying pan, adding the butter. Heat until butter is melted. Put rice, garlic, bouillon and water together in casserole dish. Sprinkle basil on top. Cover. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.