Hawaiian Haystacks

This is a great one for entertaining because it makes a lot, is not expensive, and picky eaters can put what they like on it.

Start with a big scoop of rice, then top with your favorite sauce. We like a chicken gravy (cream of chicken, sour cream, and diced chicken, dilluted with a little milk), but my mom and dad always like a sweet and sour sauce on theirs. When cooking for a crowd, I usually have both so there is an option.

Topping ideas:

• Diced meat (chicken, ham)
• grated cheese
• chow mein noodles
• shelled sunflower seeds
• hard boiled egg slices
• pineapple tidbits
• green onion
• corn
• peas
• sliced almonds
• tomato
• green pepper
• water chestnuts

This a great "food storage" meal, because I always have rice in the pantry, and at least several of the above ingredients. It's also a good way to use up leftovers.