Rice-Ah-Roni – the San Francisco Treat?

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup finely diced onions

2/3 cup orzo pasta, or spaghetti broken into small pieces

1 1/3 cup white long grain rice

3 cups high-quality chicken broth

Spice blend:

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon coriander

1/8 teaspoon mustard powder

1/8 teaspoon celery salt

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley