Wild Rice Waldorf Recipes

Steps:

• Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a tight fitting lid, soak the wild rice in 1 cup of the hot water for 30 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender.
• When the rice has cooked for about 30 minutes, dice the apple and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the peppers, celery, red onions currants or raisins, and almonds or walnuts and set aside.
• Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
• Add the cooked rice and the dressing to the bowl and toss well to combine.

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, celery and pineapple. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, stir in walnuts. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Steps:

• Rinse rice in colander with cold running water.
• In large saucepan, bring water and salt to boil; add rice; reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered 30 minutes.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, in skillet, over medium high heat, fry bacon 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp.
• Transfer bacon to paper towel; pat dry and chop.
• Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet; add onions and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add green pepper, celery and mushrooms; cook, stirring 3 minutes.
• Transfer vegetable mixture to 8 cup casserole.
• Stir in butter, beef stock, half of the bacon and rice.
• Top with remaining bacon.
• Bake covered, 15 to 20 minutes in 350 F degree oven until rice is tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, celery and pineapple. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in walnuts. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.