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Yield: 10 to 12 servings. 4 cups cooked wild rice, prepared according to package directions 1½ pounds assorted mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake) 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 10 to 12 servings. 4 cups cooked wild rice, prepared according to package directions 1½ pounds assorted mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake) 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion

Wild Rice & Mushroom Casserole

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

4 cups cooked wild rice, prepared according to package directions
1½ pounds assorted mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup soy sauce
2 cups full-fat sour cream
Salt to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup slivered almonds, with extra for garnish

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 ̊. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.

Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Slice mushrooms and sauté with celery and onions in butter for 10 minutes.

Combine soy sauce, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add cooked wild rice; onion, mushroom, and celery mixture; and almonds. Toss lightly. Season with salt to taste.

Place mixture into casserole dish. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Stir casserole every 15 minutes while baking. Garnish with slivered almonds and fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

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This story was published on Aug 15, 2019

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.