2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Combine all ingredients. Turn into ring mold. Pack down lightly with spoon. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Turn out on serving dish. Or use 2 spoons to shape rice into ring on serving dish.

BUSY DAY SUPPER DISH

1 pkg. frozen asparagus cuts

1 cup cooked diced ham or canned luncheon meat

2 cups well-seasoned medium white sauce

1. Cook asparagus according to directions on package; drain.

2. Stir meat and asparagus into white sauce. Heat thoroughly.

3. Serve on hot split baking powder biscuits.