Spanish Rice - RisaG

2 lg cloves garlic -- crushed

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1 3/4 cups raw brown rice

2 green peppers -- chopped

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

freshly ground black pepper

cayenne pepper -- to taste*

2 1/4 cups tomato juice

2 small fresh tomatoes -- chopped

1/2 cup green olives -- chopped

freshly chopped parsley

1 cup grated sharp cheese -- packed

Risa's additions to dish (in cooking):

1 jalapeno pepper -- chopped

1 3/4 cups basmati rice

1 dash hot pepper sauce -- **