Recipe: Wild Rice Casserole

Wild rice needs little adornment; serve this casserole with duck or game. You could even tuck pieces of leftover duck or game into the casserole as it bakes and serve as a main course.

¼ lb butter

½ C finely chopped onion

2 C sliced mushrooms

1 C wild rice

3 C chicken broth

1 t salt

½ t freshly ground pepper

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Butter a 1-½-quart casserole. Melt the butter in a skillet, add the onion, and cook until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they darken. Put the onion and mushrooms into the casserole with remaining ingredients. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Serves 4