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Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf

“AS A graduate student, I'm always looking for fast, nutritious dishes that cost next to nothing to fix and have a minimum of cleanup. The pilaf is fantastic with fish or poultry and especially compatible with turkey. Since it's so colorful, I like to think it makes my turkey 'dressed for the holidays'. -Erica Ollmann, San Diego, California”

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Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Becky Burch

Crunchy apples and pecans give traditional wild rice a tasty twist. This dish pairs well with a variety of meaty entrees. --Becky Burch, Marceline, Missouri

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Vegetable Wild Rice

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Chock-full of mushrooms, celery and green onions, this hearty side dish is an ideal accompaniment to cool-weather meals. Our Test Kitchen staff seasoned it with garlic, thyme and rosemary so it complements nearly any entree. Plus, it makes a big batch, so you can use the extra in the next two dishes.

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Zippy Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Elizabeth Perez

'If I need a quick side dish that has flair and flavor, I whip this tasty pilaf in a jiffy on the stovetop,' says Elizabeth Perez of Flower Mound, Texas. 'The jalapeno pepper, herbs and spices season the rice nicely. It's one of those side dishes that goes well with anything.'

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Rice with Summer Squash

Submitted by: Heather Ratigan

I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas

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Parsleyed Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Kathy Peltier

Kathy also sent the recipe for Parsleyed Rice Pilaf, noting, 'While the salmon bakes, I dress up instant rice with bouillon, minced onion and parsley.'

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Northwoods Wild Rice

Submitted by: Suzanne Caquelin

My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

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Potluck Rice Pilaf

Submitted by: Annette Rodgers

A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas

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Simple Herb Rice

Submitted by: Lisa Mathew

'I revised an old stuffing recipe several times to come up with this simple savory side dish,' shares Lisa Mathew of Buffalo, Missouri. 'It's a breeze to prepare using instant rice, and everyone loves its herb flavor.'

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Holiday Wild Rice

Submitted by: Diane Dalovisio

Wild rice mix gets a boost of seasonal color from red pepper and green onions in this side dish from Diane Dalovisio of Lake Charles, Louisiana. 'It's my husband's favorites,' she writes.

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Tex-Mex Rice

Submitted by: Kat Thompson

'My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice,' recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. 'Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal,' she suggests.