Possibly the best rice ever created...

For the 24th of July, I was treated to veggie kabobs and this rice pilaf at my Mom's house...
The kabobs included: pineapple, red potatoes, red/green/yellow peppers, whole mushrooms and red onions--all slathered in a sweet and light BBQ sauce.
She also made this rice, which is to die for! Here's the recipe:
Colby's Favorite Rice Pilaf (Mom):
Heat 1/2 cube butter, add 1/2 medium onion--diced and 1 bay leaf. Saute until tender--not browned Add 1 cup rice, stir to coat (don't brown) Pour in 2 cups hot stock, salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 18-20 minutes, fluff and remove bay leaf.
(My alterations: I used Smart Balance instead of butter and oregan instead of a bay leaf---Mmmmm. You could also sub veggie broth for the chicken broth...)