Louisiana Pecan Rice
Roasting the pecans in a 350-degree oven for about ten minutes prior to adding them to the dish will intensify the flavor of this recipe.

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole Seasoning
1 cup uncooked Toro Brand Rice
4 cups beef broth
1 cup toasted pecans
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onions

Heat butter in saucepot over a medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Turn heat up to high. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add Cajun or Creole Seasoning, Toro Brand Rice and cook for an additional minute. Add 3-1/2 cups of beef broth, bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium and stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth, pecans and hot sauce. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and green onions. Yields 6 servings.