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 ...

Although it's been used in the kitchen for generations, you might be surprised to hear that wild rice isn't actually rice at all — it's a seed. This North American, semi-aquatic grass grows in bays, ...

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 ...

It's the best method, no matter what type of rice you have.

This creamy chicken and wild rice soup has tender chicken, wild rice, and a flavorful broth finished with heavy cream and ...

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 ...

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 ...

November is Native American Heritage Month, so I decided to learn more about Native American food. To get inspired, I explored the recipes in “The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen” by Sean Sherman and ...

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 ...