Not sure how to cook wild rice? Here's a quick primer: Place 1 cup wild rice, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 60 ...

When it comes to making dinner, you might switch up your grain routine by subbing in brown rice or quinoa for standard white rice. These alternatives boast more fiber and protein than their white ...

This rice soup is all about two smart moves, poach the boneless skinless chicken right in broth, then thicken the pot with a quick roux so it eats like a real meal. No soup can shortcuts needed. You ...

Grain salads don’t only hold their own against leafy salads — they often outshine them. And you know what countertop appliance really aids in said salads? A rice cooker! With "Top Chef" heading to ...

Robin Mahan, a culinary consultant for the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council in St. Paul, can think of unlimited uses for cooked wild rice. For breakfast, she would swirl some into pancake or ...

1. Sauté onion in butter then add flour and broth. 2. Cook to a boil for about 1 minute. 3. Add rice, chicken, carrots, almonds and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. 4. Blend in evaporated skim milk and ...

The Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council has opened its 17th Annual “Get Wild with Wild Rice” Recipe Contest.

It always gets rave reviews. As the food director at REAL SIMPLE and a recipe developer for years before that, I have developed many, many (many) Thanksgiving recipes. From roasted turkeys to ...

We're 10 days into September and I'm already serving foods that I would generally save until mid- or late October. One of the fall favorites at my house is a wild rice/sausage/zucchini dish that turns ...

Dear Lisa: I have trouble cooking wild rice consistently because the cooking time seems to be different every time I make it. Are the grains supposed to be crunchy or burst open? Is that a reliable ...