Comments on: Mushroom and Wild Rice Pilaf

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:51:40 +0000

In reply to Ella.

So glad you liked it! I love the idea of portioning this out to freeze, thanks for sharing that!

By: Ella

Ella — Tue, 13 May 2025 21:15:21 +0000

Used this recipe for my portion freezing. I cooked 12 individual portions to freeze for quick meals. It turned out wonderfully! I am a spice lady so added garlic, onion, lemon herb and basil spice. Thank you

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:45:17 +0000

In reply to Kimberly.

So glad you liked it! Thanks for the lovely comment, hope you find some other recipes you love here!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:12:12 +0000

This is an amazing recipe! Thank you. I adored the umami. It’s my first recipe of yours – but it won’t be my last. Thanks!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:30:09 +0000

In reply to shameikyah.

Haha! To set the record straight, this pilaf recipe is inspired by Middle Eastern / North African traditions of putting dried fruit – raisins, currants, etc. – in pilafs. Rest assured, I don’t put raisins in my potato salad (though I DO put grapes in my chicken salad!) lol 😉

By: shameikyah

shameikyah — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:08:06 +0000

if it aint got raisins in it white people cain’t cook it

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:25:17 +0000

In reply to Chris george.

There’s a recipe note about this that you seem to have missed about type of wild rice/blends/proportions. Here, I’ll copy and paste it here for you. The blend I use from RiceSelect takes a short time to cook.

— I love RiceSelect Royal Rice Blend because it has a great combination of textures and flavors and is fast to cook. Keep in mind: other blends of wild rice, and especially pure wild rice, may take longer to cook or require different liquid ratios. Check the package directions and adjust the amount of broth and time to cook accordingly. —

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:21:52 +0000

In reply to Jill Shipman.

I have not, but I think it would be easy to just mix in the pre-cooked rice to the mushroom mixture and call it a day! Great shortcut.

By: Jill Shipman

Jill Shipman — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:14:44 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Lindemann.

Have you ever used pre-cooked wild rice?

By: Chris george

Chris george — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:19:09 +0000

Terrible recipe. Wild rice needs way more time than this. Proportions are all wrong too.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:59:49 +0000

In reply to penny.

So glad you liked it!

By: penny

penny — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:47:04 +0000

This was certainly a hit in my house. Great recipe. I love toasted nuts so I actually used whole blanched almonds and toasted them in the butter as it was browning, and I would definitely do that again. I didn’t any wild rice or wild rice mix, so I used black rice from the Camargue, red rice from the Camargue, semi brown basmati and white basmati (I’m in France). Of course, they all have different cooking times, but rather than cook and add later I decided to soak each and add at different times. I think this kept the flavour better. It was a bit of a faff with the different rices, so I threw in a small handful of green lentils to cheer my self up. I also used thyme as I like how it works with mushies. Really happy with the result and it will be on rotation chez moi.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:18:27 +0000

In reply to rebeccalarose50 LaRose.

So glad you liked it!

By: rebeccalarose50 LaRose

rebeccalarose50 LaRose — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:20:49 +0000

I served this at a ladies lunch, paired it with cranberry/orange chicken – it got lots of oohs and has and many requests for the recipe.

I did add sautéed garlic, onions and celery and I used dried cranberries instead of raisins. Hope to serve it again on Christmas Day!

Thank you for a very flavorful wild rice recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:47:42 +0000

In reply to Ed Dodson.

Glad you liked it! Different wild rice mixes will have different timings. The Royal Blend “rice” mix takes 15 minutes to cook, but the “whole grain” mix takes 45 minutes. I assume you used the whole grain mix? I’ve been there, and had to serve dinner later than I planned because of it! Here’s the product that takes 15 minutes: https://riceselect.com/product/riceselect-royal-blend-rice Hope that helps!

By: Ed Dodson

Ed Dodson — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:46:26 +0000

I made this to go with a dinner for a large group to accompany smoked duck (2 ducks in fact). I had trouble with the timing because the instructions said to simmer on low for 10-15 min or until the rice was done. I used Royal Blend Wild Rice Mix which needs to simmer for 45 minutes, so I cooked it for 30 minutes in a separate pot and added it to the main mix. It took more than 15 min for the rice to be done, but, fortunately the ducks took longer than expected so everything worked out well. I used pecans in place of the almonds and that added to the flavor. The dish was a big hit and I will do it again, but cook the rice blend by itself and add it to the main dish at the end.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:59:43 +0000

In reply to Sharon.

So glad you liked it!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:28:27 +0000

Love this recipe. Was a hit with family. Used 1/2 mushrooms,
Thyme instead of oregano, added dash each of onion powder
And garlic powder. Ymmmmm

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:43:51 +0000

In reply to Tillie.

So glad you liked it!

By: Tillie

Tillie — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:43:49 +0000

Excellent recipe! I used Better Than Bullion Mushroom and the flavors were spot on. I paired it with herb marinade baked chicken breasts and steamed broccoli – absolutely fantastic!