The Covered Dish - Wild Rice Dish

Picture this, you’ve worked a full week and then some, and you have dinner guests coming on Friday evening. You haven’t had time to dedicate yourself to big meal planning for the company that’s due, in a matter of hours. What are you going to serve that is full of flavor and makes a good impression on your guests. For our household it means a heavy salad, meat on the grill and a hearty side. This wild rice dish is easy and quick to receive positive compliments.
One warning is as follows regarding this dish. ‘If’ you decide to double or triple this recipe know that it’s going to take a great deal more time. I prepared it once for 30-40 people and was in for a big surprise regarding how long it took to bake. I have added things to the recipe like walnuts and craisins to give it a wintery appeal. Finely chopped celery, nuts and oranges is another thought.
I will confess the recipe is based upon canned soups, I cannot deny that one. The however is coming....I remember how handy it was for Christmas morning the first year we were married. We basically dined with this side, brussel sprouts, meat and salad. It was a wonderful holiday dinner.
Due to an early fall event we have our pumpkins already out for the season. I may have to swipe one or two because they are perfect pie pumpkins. The rest of our fall décor is taking a rather ‘slow’ arrival on the home-front.
I am excited to announce the wedding of our son Phillip, to Paige Chambers. They will be joined in marriage with a private ceremony on the 21st of November. Only immediate family will be in attendance. They have a more reserved look at the costs implemented in weddings. It’s an exciting time for our family. Paige has been a part of the family for the past five years, and we are nothing but tickled pink to have her as a daughter.
As the temperatures continue to drop a bit I’m enjoying my screened- in porch even more. Not just coffee in the morning, but coffee and reading of an evening. It’s my favorite time of the year, and I know it’s the same for many of you. Enjoy the gatherings and have an outstanding week. Simply yours, The Covered Dish.

Wild Rice Dish
1⁄2 cup long grain rice, rinsed
1⁄2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1 can beef broth soup, (11.5 oz.)
1 can French Onion soup, (11.5 oz)
1 (8oz.) can mushroom pieces
1 stick of butter
Basically; everything goes in one dish, baked at 350 degrees for one hour. Stir after 30 minutes, the dish should also have a covered lid. To enhance the rice feel free to saute it first before putting the dish together. I usually choose a nice covered dish as I take this to the table and serve it family style. I also prefer to use fresh mushrooms instead of canned.