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The Wonders of Wild Rice

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Did you know that wild rice isn’t actually rice? It is a marsh grass that, when cooked, is used like rice. It grows naturally in the Great Lakes Region of the United States, and foraged wild rice is harvested directly from rivers and streams. Wild rice is one of a few “perfect” foods. It is a whole grain that is high in fiber and protein while low in calories and fat: an excellent combination for weight loss. In fact, eating wild rice was one of the major contributors to my losing 40 pounds after the birth of my second child. … Continue reading →

Roast Goose with Wild Rice

Every Christmas, I love to watch the 1938 version of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” I think it is funny where everyone gets so excited about the Christmas goose. I think it would be cool to have a truly traditional Christmas dinner like that, so I went out and found this recipe. Now, if I can just find a goose at the grocery store, I will be set! For this recipe, you will need a 12-pound goose, salt, wild rice, hazelnuts, two Granny Smith apples, one small onion, ground savory, fresh parsley, black pepper, and all-purpose flour. To prep for … Continue reading →

Stuffed Boneless Quail with Wild Rice and Sage Stuffing

Most people think of serving turkey, chicken, or maybe even ham during the holidays. But, here is a recipe for quail if you are ready to try something a little different. Stuffed with wild rice and sage stuffing, the quail will not taste like chicken. Because it is a game bird, it will have a bit of a “gamey” taste to it, but many people still enjoy eating it. For this recipe, you will need six boneless quail, salt, grated orange zest, vegetable broth, wild rice, bay leaves, vegetable oil, one medium onion, celery, fresh sage, eggs, walnuts, black pepper, … Continue reading →