The Best of Wild Rice Recipes - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0934860564 ISBN 13: 9780934860567

Publisher: Adventure Publications, 1990

Synopsis

Get the cookbook with a varied collection of recipes and “how to” instructions that make cooking with wild rice a breeze.

Wild rice, one of the most versatile, nutritious, and flavorful grains, has been an important food source for hundreds of years. The warm, nutty taste and rich texture makes any dish a special one. This varied collection of recipes by Beatrice Ojakangas begins with basic “how to” instructions. Find out the best ways to cook wild rice on a range top, in the oven, and in the microwave, as well as how to “pop” wild rice. From there, recipes are divided into sections: appetizers, soups, salads and dressings, side dishes, main dishes, baked goods, and desserts. So there is something for every occasion!

Inside you’ll find

• More than 80 proven recipes featuring wild rice
• “How to” instructions for preparing wild rice
• Variety of dishes, from soups to entrees to desserts

Beatrice has written many articles for national food magazines. She wrote a weekly newspaper column for a number of years and has authored many cookbooks. With more than 80 of her favorite recipes, this is an essential addition to any cookbook collection.

About this title

About the Author

Beatrice Ojakangas is a native of northern Minnesota and has written many articles for national food magazines. She wrote a weekly newspaper column for a number of years and has authored many cookbooks.

From the Back Cover

Wild rice, one of the most versatile, nutritious and flavorful grains, has been an important food source for people and wildlife for hundreds of years. The warm nutty taste and rich texture of wild rice makes any dish a special one. This varied collection of recipes includes basic "how to" instructions, soups, salads, side and main dishes, breads and even desserts.

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North Country Wild Rice Pancakes

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 ¼ c. buttermilk
½ tsp. baking soda
1¼ c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 c. cooked wild rice, see page 8

Directions

In large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and baking soda. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; add to the egg mixture. Whisk in melted butter and wild rice. Cook pancakes on hot, greased griddle until golden on both sides. Serve with butter and warm fruit or maple syrup.

Note: For thicker pancakes, use only 2 eggs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adventure Publications
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0934860564
• ISBN 13: 9780934860567
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 108