What You Need:

2 T olive oil
2 T butter
3 lg. onions, sliced thin
2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 C dry white wine
1/2 C parsley, finely chopped
1 lb spaghetti pasta

How to Make It:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Place olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Melt the butter completely.
Add the onions and cook on the lowest heat setting.
Cook for 40 minutes stirring occasionally.
Ones should be a golden color when done.
You want to keep from burning the onions by cooking them on low heat and very slow.
Stir in the salt and pepper.
Slowly add the wine and turn the heat to high.
Cook until the wine has almost evaporated.
Stir in the parsley.
Remove from heat.
Place the pasta in to the skillet.
Toss the pasta to cover with sauce.
Serve immediately.

What You Need:

1/2 C onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 T margarine
1 C white rice, uncooked
1/2 C raisins
2 1/4 C vegetable broth
2 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1 T cilantro

How to Make It:

Place the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Once the margarine has melted add the onion and garlic.
Cook about 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add the rice, raisins and vegetable broth and mix well.
Stir in the cinnamon and salt.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover pan.
Cook 15 minutes being sure not to remove the lid during the cooking time.
Remove from heat.
Fluff the rice and recover.
Allow to stand covered for 8 minutes.
Add the cilantro and serve immediately.

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