This hearty side dish solution is inspired by the harvest season, offering comforting taste and mouthwatering flavors to make your holiday meal truly memorable. There’s nothing wrong with the classics—mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and the like—but these recipes from “Cookin’ Savvy” can give your gathering a special seasonal spin.
Herbed Wild Rice and Apples
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 6-8
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 apple, chopped
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) long-grain wild rice
- 2/3 cup apple juice
- 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 2/3 cup cranberries
- Garlic and herb cheese spread, for garnish (optional)
In skillet over medium heat, saute butter, onion and apple pieces. When apples soften, add rice, apple juice, bacon pieces and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook about 10 minutes. In large bowl, mix pecans, cranberries and rice mixture. Place in serving dish and crumble herbed cheese on top, if desired.
Note: Recipe can be doubled for large crowds.
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Source: Culinary.net
