An upscale casserole made with long grain and wild rice, cooked chicken, pimento, parsley, and almonds. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
National Wild Rice Week starts September 28th, 2025

Wild rice is the official state grain of Minnesota. This nutritious food grows there in natural bodies of water, and must be cooked a good deal longer than regular rice in order to soften adequately.
That's why there's a whole week dedicated to wild rice each year: there's so much to learn!
Recipes to celebrate National Wild Rice Week
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Wild Rice Cakes with Lager Cream SauceServes/Makes 20 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Made with butter, Lager, Spanish onion, wild rice, celery, carrot, dried apricots, sweet onion, Romano cheese, eggs, flour, dried wild mushrooms, heavy cream ...get the recipe
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Turkey, Wild Rice and Pumpkin SoupServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This perfect post-Thanksgiving soup is made with broth, canned pumpkin, leftover cooked turkey, vegetables, wild rice, half and half and seasoned with salt and cinnamon. ...get the recipe
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Hamburger Casserole with Wild RiceServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to this creamy ground beef casserole. The wild rice can be made ahead of time for an easier weeknight dinner. ...get the recipe
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Mushroom Wild RiceServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup. ...get the recipe
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J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice SaladServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
This copycat version of the salad served at J. Alexander's restaurant is made with wild rice, orzo pasta, onions, corn, currants, bell pepper, and basil tossed with a balsamic and honey dressing. ...get the recipe
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Turkey Tenderloin And Wild RiceServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
Sliced turkey tenderloin on top of a seasoned mixture of wild rice and veggies slow-cooked with chicken broth and sherry. Delicious! ...get the recipe
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Wild Rice And Mushroom SoupServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
This rich and hearty slow cooked soup is made with wild rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion soup mix, beef broth, and peas. ...get the recipe
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Spicy Rice And Sausage CasseroleServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
A mixture of pork sausage, spices, vegetables, and long grain and wild rice cooked in a skillet to make a one-dish dinner. ...get the recipe
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North Woods Wild Rice SoupServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
This is the definition of a hearty soup. Thanks to the wild rice and turkey it's truly a meal in a bowl, not to mention an outstanding way to use up some Thanksgiving leftovers. ...get the recipe
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Wild Rice PilafServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
The crock pot is an ideal vessel for making perfect wild rice. Mixed with mushrooms and lightly flavored with thyme, salt and pepper, this recipe is a great match to almost any meal. ...get the recipe
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