Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009

I LOVE this recipe. It is amazing. I can't believe anyone could say it doesn't have flavor. It doesn't need added spices or anything. I am not a fan of raisins at all, but they are incredible in this recipe and you would definitely lose a lot by picking them out or omitting them. I first made this for a large party and everyone raved over it. The only change I made was to sub vegetable broth for the chicken broth as I had several vegetarians in attendance. Otherwise stuck to the recipe and it was/is awesome!

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

It was okay. Made exactly as written. There is next to no spices or herbs so there is next to no flavor. It can be flavored up, but to do so would change it so much you would effectively be making something else.

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Home Town: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: May 17, 2008

This is a delicious side dish and goes very well with the Baked Halibut Steaks by Dakota Kelly. I only left out the raisins, this dish is super colorful and very tasty! Thanks for the recipe.

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2008

This was okay. Everyone picked out the raisins, as it gave it an akward flavor. It seemed to take too much effort for the outcome.

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Briget

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

I cooked this rice for my husband and I tonight and we had it as our main course because we aren't eating meat right now. I tweeked it a bit using vegetable oil instead of butter, omitting the peas, and using only plain white uncooked rice (I live in a country where you can't by the long grain or wild rice varieties). I began by sauteing the uncooked rice with the carrots, onion, and raisins until browned, added the broth and spices boiled, simmered, and then added the cashews and green onion at the end. It was a wonderful dish that we both loved (although my husband said it was a little on the sweet side). I thought it was very tasty! Thanks for the recipe!

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Blueheaven244

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

I made this with some modifications and it was still very tasty! I left out the carrots and peas and used sliced almonds (toasted in a dry pan) instead. Next time I will saute the onions briefly first and then add the rice, as I felt the rice was burning and the onions did not have sufficient time to cook. I could not find wild rice, and while I think that would add to the flavor, it did not affect the overall outcome of the dish. Will definitely make again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2007

This recipe was not only delicious but very easy to make. I used Minute Rice and doubled up on the amount since I didn't have any wild rice and just let it cook for 5 minutes and it still turned out great. Even my daughter who is a picky eater ate a huge serving. I also chopped up the raisins and crushed the cashews to make it easier for my kids to try. I will definately make this one again. Thanks.

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Emily Williams

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

I gave this 5 stars because I was able to "play" with it a little. I decided to try and make it in my rice cooker instead of a dutch oven. I was also missing several of the ingredients, but even with subs. it came out great. First, I sauteed the onion, then added 3 spoons of chicken base to the onion and 1 cup of water, cashews and simmered. I put 3 c. rice in my cooker, added the onion/water and then added two more cups of water. Didn't have raisins, and had to sub a bag of frozen peas and carrots, didn't have onion salt so omitted that. Threw everything but the green onions in the rice cooker and pushed the start button. In no time I had a lovely steamed rice pilaf, added gr. onion just prior to serving as recipe suggested. This was a great addition to my meal of BBQ chicken, marinated tomatoes, baked beans, corn on cob... super summer meal addition!!

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Reviewed: May 22, 2007

Fantastic dish! Made this for a dinner party last weekend, and everyone kept taking additional helpings! Made it a head of time, and it reheated beautifully!

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2007

I made this recipe without using the carrots and peas. I also used a wild rice mix rather than plain white rice. This was very, very good, and I will be making it again! Thank you for a great recipe!

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