Wild and White Rice with Cherries, Apricots, and Pecans (Recipe)

For best results, be sure to cook this rice dish on the low heat setting for the time specified.  Also, you must use converted rice.  Do not overcook, or you'll end up with mush.  Serve with chicken, turkey, or ham.

Ingredients

1 cup converted white rice

1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable or chicken broth

1/2 cup hot water

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 medium onion, chopped

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps

1.  In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart electric slow cooker, mix together the white rice, wild rice, broth, water, sherry, onion, garlic powder, and garlic pepper.

2.  Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 5 hours, or until the rices are tender but not mushy.  Stir in the apricots, cherries, pecans, and parsley.  Serve immediately.