Wild Rice Casserole

From Alan Crossley

 

1 cup uncooked wild rice

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup slivered almonds

2 T chives

1 8oz can mushrooms

3 c chicken broth

 

Wash and drain rice.  Saute in butter rice, almonds, chives, and mushrooms.  cook about 20 min. til almonds golden.  Heat oven 325o.  Pour mixture into ungreased pan, heat broth to boiling and stir into rice.  Cover tightly.  Cook 1 1/2 hours or until all liquid absorbed.

 

 

Bean Patties

From Jean Dunn

 

1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained

1/2 small onion chopped

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

pinch salt

1 egg lightly beaten

2 tablespoons butter, melted

few drops Tabasco sauce, to taste

 

Preheat oven to 4250 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.  In a large bowl, mash beans, onion and 1/3 cup cornmeal with a fork to form a thick paste.  Stir in chilies, cheese, chili powder, salt, and egg until smooth.  Chill 30 minutes.  Form mixture into 4 patties and coat each with the remaining cornmeal.  Arrange on prepared baking sheet, drizzle with butter, and sprinkle each with a drop or two of Tabasco.  Bake 20 minutes, turning once.  Serve with Saucy Salad.

 

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