When the rice is almost done, lightly brown the almonds and pine nuts together in Sultan Extra Virgin Olive oil. Stir constantly while browning to prevent them from burning

Serve hot as a side dish.

Basic recipe for rice ======= ================ 

Rice requires great care to properly cook. You want the rice to be "individual" or "separate" and not "mushy" or clustered or sticky.

Tumeric (yellow) spice give the yellow rice it's color. You can add a 1/4 tblspn to any rice recipe to give it this special color and taste. Or, add extra pepper to the rice to keep it white with a "dirty" look (Arabian dirty rice, or Middle Eastern Paella).

1 - rinse rice in cold water to remove any impurities or starches; besides over cooking, starch often makes the rice "sticky"

2 - mix the rice with this ratio: two cups of water to one cup of rice. One cup of rice will serve four people. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of butter.

3 - bring the rice and water to a boil and then reduce the flame to a simmer. Cover the pot. White rice usually takes about 20 minutes to cook, but monitor the rice so you don't overcook and stir the rice. Stir occasionally but only as needed.

4 - fluff the rice when near completion by lifting the rice and gently mixing