Wild Rice With Roasted Grapes Pecans And Sage Recipes

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

APRICOT-PECAN WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

WILD RICE WITH ROASTED GRAPES, PECANS AND SAGE

Steps:

• Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a 4 quart sauce pan. Add rice and tsp of salt, turn heat down to maintain gentle simmer, cover and cook until grains are tender but not spit open, 45-55 minutes. Drain in colander.
• Meanwhile position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350. In 8x8 inch baking dish toss grapes with balsamic glaze and spead in a single layer. Roast until they are soft but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook stiring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pecans and syrup and cook util syrup is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of the sage.

WILD RICE DRESSING WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and celery. Cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add wild rice, 4 1/2 cups broth, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes. Add brown rice, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but firm, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 40 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before using, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Place grapes on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; toss. Roast grapes until beginning to wrinkle, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl; toss with vinegar. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Add grapes and any juices, walnuts, and orange peel to hot rice; toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Toast almonds in 1 T butter in saucepan.
• Remove almonds and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in pan and add onion. Cook until tender.
• Add broth, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in rice and return to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour until rice is tender.
• Drain off and extra broth. Stir in grapes and almonds.

ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE (INA GARTEN B2B SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Place the rice, chicken stock, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer ( she pulls the pan halfway off the burner) and cook for about 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the grains begin to burst open. Stir the rice occasionally while it's cooking, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking. Turn off the heat, and allow the rice to steam for about 5 minutes.
• Stir the remaining tablespoon of butter into the rice, then add the grapes, scallions, pecans, orange zest, orange juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.