Rice with Porcini Mushrooms (Recipe)

Although dried porcini mushrooms are pricey, they're worth a splurge occasionally, because they impart rich, earthy flavor.  Serve with grilled steak or chicken.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups converted white rice

3 cups homemade or canned vegetable or chicken broth

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed quickly under hot running tap water to remove any grit

1 medium leek (white and tender green), well rinsed and chopped

3 tablespoons freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese

Steps

1.  In a 3 1/2 quart electric slow cooker, combine all the ingredients except the cheese.  Stir to mix well.

2.  Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 3 hours, or just until the rice is tender but not mushy.  Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.