Make extra of the seasoning and add to rice. I use bone in chicken thighs which I bake in separate pan uncovered with seasoning and then add some of the juices to rice and mix in before serving. That way crispy chicken and delicious rice. I have also made the rice and added precooked steak and mushrooms and a little mushroom bullion. That was really delicious and a way to maximize smaller steak portions. Served with broccoli or green beans. The rice and seasoning (use lots more) are the real winners in the recipe. I started just making the seasoning mix and keeping in a jar.