1 clove garlic, minced
Fine noodles or orzo (a handful)
2 c. chicken stock
4 tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 c. raw rice (I prefer UNCLE BEN'S®, it never gets sticky)
1 bay leaf
1 grated carrot (opt.)

Saute the garlic and onion in small amount of oil. When onions are transparent, add the noodles, or orzo. Fry 2 minutes. Add carrot, if using (for color) and stock. Stir. Add the bay leaf and cover. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Add the butter and replace cover. When butter has melted, serve.