Wild Rice

Easy one pot Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf simmered in herb seasoned chicken broth and apple juice and riddled with sweet dried cranberries, apples and roasted pecans for an unbelievable savory sweet side dish perfect for the holidays.

This French Onion Chicken Casserole gets its flavor from mushrooms, white wine, beef broth, and rotisserie chicken.

A healthy wild rice soup recipe made with butternut squash, white beans and kale.This Slow Cooker Wild Rice Vegetable Soup is perfect for meal prep!

Amanda Johnson uses leftover chicken or turkey, and wild rice harvested nearby, to make this lovely chicken and rice soup. Thyme and garlic adds aromatic depth to the soup, along with the classic base of onions, carrots, and celery. After simmering the soup, finish it with a drizzle of cream to add a touch of richness. Slideshow: More Chicken Soup Recipes

Wild rice -- a healthy whole grain -- adds a delightfully toothsome texture to this butternut squash side dish. Before you purchase, peel and chop a whole squash, check your produce department for packaged, ready-to-use cubed squash (it makes this dish a breeze).

It's technically not rice at all.

This wild rice dish from Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple will be the prettiest and brightest-tasting side dish on the Thanksgiving table, but it’s equally good any time of the year. Slideshow: More Rice Recipes

Chef Gavin Kaysen of Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis updates this classic Minnesota flavor combo with fresh herbs, tender Swiss chard and an aromatic mushroom gravy. The dish is perfect for potlucks since it can be baked a day ahead. Slideshow: More Casseroles

Looking for a chicken and rice casserole everyone will love? Count on this easy chicken recipe to do the trick! Because it's rich and creamy, this casserole recipe will please most picky eaters. Our chicken and wild rice casserole is ready for the oven in just 30 minutes, so it will make the cook happy, too.

This easy wild rice casserole recipe has all the same flavors of chicken cordon bleu, but it's much easier to make. Instead of stuffing chicken, you can just combine all of the ingredients in your casserole dish, cover with bread crumbs, and bake.

Looking for a chicken and rice casserole everyone will love? Count on this easy chicken recipe to do the trick! Because it's rich and creamy, this casserole recipe will please most picky eaters. Our chicken and wild rice casserole is ready for the oven in just 30 minutes, so it will make the cook happy, too.

Using wild rice instead of the traditional bulgur wheat makes this an easy gluten-free version of the classic Middle Eastern salad. Slideshow: Great Salads with Grains

Even though wild rice has long been thought of as a wintry dish, this salad is a great way to get whole grains on the table during the warmer months, while using up your garden herbs. Slideshow: Salads with Grains

Full of wild rice, kale, caramelized mushrooms and Gruyère it is the perfect side dish and fairly easy too.

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The nuttiness and distinctive texture of wild rice make it one of the most versatile, satisfying grains out there. Whether you’re cooking an herb-packed side of wild rice tabbouleh or a chicken and wild rice casserole, you’ll find all of these recipes deeply satisfying.