Riceappleandraisindressing Recipes

RICE, APPLE AND RAISIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
• Add the onions and bell peppers; saute about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the pecans and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the raisins and butter (these are added together so the raisins will absorb as much butter as possible).
• Stir until butter is melted, then cook until raisins are plump, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the rice and seasoning mix and cook until rice starts looking frizzly (a bit like ce Krispies) Chef Prudhomme recommended using converted rice.
• This will require about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring almost constantly before the rice looks "frizzly".
• Stir in the stock, scraping pan bottom well, then stir in the apples.
• Cover pan and bring to boil; lower heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit, *COVERED*, until rice is tender and stock is absorbed, about 30 minutes. (We cook the rice this slow way to let the flavors build to their maximum.) Serve immediately, allowing about 3/4 cup per person.

WILD RICE AND APPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or rice cooker, combine the brown rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Set a timer for 20 minutes. When that time is up, stir in the instant wild rice. Continue to simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread cubes over a baking sheet and season with sage, thyme, and garlic powder. Bake for 10 minutes, or until bread is lightly toasted and spices are fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly. Leave the oven on.
• In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the celery, carrot, onion, and apples. Stir in the rice until evenly distributed. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Remove the aluminum foil and bake an additional 10 minutes if you like a crispy top.