"Cilantro is a controversial flavor. Some people find it tastes like soap. This recipe could have included the suggestion to use parsley or perhaps rosemary instead for those who don't like cilantro. Additionally, as many commenters have already observed, those frozen potatoes are sub-standard in texture and not too great in flavor, either. Substit"

"I've never seen or heard of "herb garden seasoning" as a grocery item but I have a nearly exact duplicate for this recipe in one of my cookbooks; it calls for a blend of dried herbs including marjoram, sage, thyme, and parsley. I suppose dill and maybe basil could be added if you like. And buying the herbs separately is more economical if you use "

"I don't see what's semi about how homemade this is. It is cheaper and just as easy (or complicated, if you prefer) to make it with regular rice. Healthier if you use brown rice. I find the texture of regular rice much more pleasant than that of instant rice. It's a standard yet certainly flavorful pilaf either way."