Crock-Pot SMART-SET Manual page 14

Appetizers and Side Dishes
Wild Rice with Fruit and Nuts
2 cups wild rice, rinsed*
5-6 cups chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
cup dried cranberries
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cup raisins, chopped
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cup chopped dried apricots
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cup almond slivers, toasted
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1 teaspoon cumin
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
*If using a wild rice blended with other types of rice, cooking time may be
shortened.
1. Combine wild rice, cranberries, raisins, apricots and almonds in the
stoneware.
2. Combine broth, orange juice, butter and cumin in medium bowl. Pour
mixture over rice, and stir to mix.
3. Cover; cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 2
adding more hot broth if necessary.
4. When rice is soft to the bite, add scallions and parsley. Adjust
seasonings. Cook for 10 additional minutes and serve.
Serves 6-8
This recipe is ideal for
using the Auto Cook Mode.
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-3 hours. Stir once,
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This recipe is ideal for using
the Dual Cycle Mode.
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Appetizers and Side Dishes
Butternut Squash Risotto
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cups Vidalia onion, chopped
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2 cups risotto rice such as superfino Arborio
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3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
cup Pecorino Romano cheese plus extra for sprinkling on top
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Salt and pepper
1. In skillet, over medium heat, add oil and butter, and sauté until tender,
approximately 6-8 minutes.
2. Pour rice on top of onions and, with a wooden spoon, coat grains with
butter and oil mixture. Cook and occasionally stir for about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer rice to stoneware. Add squash and broth and gently stir
ingredients. Cover; cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
4. When serving, top with basil and additional cheese if desired. Season to
taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Serves 10-12
This recipe is ideal for
using the Auto Cook Mode.
This recipe is ideal for using
the Dual Cycle Mode.
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