Lemon Rice
["1 c. sliced celery", "1 small onion, chopped", "1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted and divided", "2 1/2 c. water", "2 tsp. grated lemon rind", "1/4 c. lemon juice", "1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1 1/4 c. uncooked long grain rice", "3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced"]
["Saute celery and onions in 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.", "Stir in water, lemon rind, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.", "Add rice.", "Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.", "Saute mushrooms in remaining butter in a small skillet until tender; drain.", "Add mushrooms to rice mixture; stir well.", "Makes 10 servings."]
["celery", "onion", "butter", "water", "lemon rind", "lemon juice", "thyme", "salt", "pepper", "long grain rice", "fresh mushrooms"]