Maple Rice Pudding -

2 c Cooked long-grain white rice

1/3 c Maple syrup; PLUS:

2 tb Maple syrup

1 ts Grated orange rind

1/3 c Broken walnuts

25 minutes. Stir in

1/3 cup maple syrup and cook

10 minutes more. Add the orange rind and vanilla. Pour into 4 (8-ounce) dessert bowls or custard cups; then allow to cool at room temperature. Meanwhile, heat the walnuts in a small heavy frying pan over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with remaining

2 tablespoons maple syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the syrup boils and coats the walnuts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the puddings.