Golden Pilaf

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
1 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 dried bay leaf
Pinch of cinnamon
2 cups chicken stock, or canned broth
1/3 cup raisins (I prefer dried cranberries)

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until soft. Stir in rice, salt, turmeric, bay leaf, cinnamon, and broth. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in raisins with a fork, and simmer until stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Set aside, covered, 5 minutes.

Or, dump everything in a rice cooker (using dried chopped onions instead of the fresh) and let it do all the work!

Audrey's little note: I serve this with cinnamon chicken...yum!

adapted from: Martha Stewart Everyday Food