Northwoods Wild Rice Recipes

NUTTY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain; fluff with a fork. Stir in the peas, celery, onions and almonds. , In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first five dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

NUTTY WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, rice and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Remove from the heat., Drain rice if necessary. Stir in onion mixture.

NORTHWOODS PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse wild rice under running water, drain and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325.
• Grease 2 qt casserole dish.
• In med saucepan combine broth, vermouth and rice.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Set aside, do not drain.
• In large skillet, melt 2 TBS butter.
• Add mushrooms, celery and carrots.
• Cook 5 minutes.
• Stir in artichoke hearts, onion, red peppers, peel, juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Add remaining 1 TBS butter and remove from heat.
• Stir the rice mixture into the veggies.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Cover and bake at 325 for 45 minutes until the rice is done.
• Stir once half way thru time.
• For Vegetarians use the vegetable stock.

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a deep, heavy-bottom pot, combine all ingredients except flour and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (20 min).
• In small bowl whisk together flour and water.
• Add slowly into hot soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thickened (5-10 minutes).

SLOW-COOKER NORTH WOODS WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Place onion, celery, carrots, turkey, wild rice, tarragon and pepper in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour broth over top.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until wild rice and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Mix milk and flour; stir into soup. Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until thickened.

NORTH WOODS CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP - OAMC

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and celery and saute until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt, thyme and paprika. Cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
• Add chicken, broth, worcestershire, sherry, milk and half & half. Cook, stirring, until it thickens slightly.
• TO EAT RIGHT AWAY: Fold in rice and bacon pieces. Cook until heated through.
• Ladle into bowls and serve.
• TO FREEZE:.
• Allow to cool. Fold in rice and bacon.
• Place in a freezer bag and seal. Label and freeze.
• TO REHEAT: Thaw and heat in a saucepan until bubbly. Ladle into bowls and serve.

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon. , For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.