Mexican Rice

3 T.            olive oil
2 cups        long grain rice
1 cup         chopped onion
2 cloves     garlic
4 cups       chicken broth
1 can         tomato sauce (8oz)
1/2 tsp       salt
1/8 tsp       pepper
The following items are optional and not to be added if you are making it for dad
1/4 cup      corn
1/4 cup      peas
1/4 cup      carrots

Heat oil in large skillet. Add rice and cook over medium heat, stirring until golden brown.  Saute onion and garlic until tender (about 5 min). Stir in chicken broth, water, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling and let simmer covered until liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes)