Wild Rice Casserole

6 slices bacon, crispy and crumbled
1 C. uncooked wild rice
1/3 C. uncooked brown rice
1/2 C. chopped celery
1 C. sliced carrots- 1 med. onion, chopped
2 t. chicken flavor instant bouillon
1/2 t. bouquet garni seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
4 C. water
2 T. soy sauce

Heat oven to 350. In 3 qt. casserole mix all ingredients, cover. Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until rice is tender, and liquid is absorbed.


Bouquet Garni Seasoning

2 t. parsley-2 t. thyme leaves
2 t. oregano leaves- 1 t. rosemary
1 t. basil leaves- 1 t. marjoram leaves

Connie Brandstetter Skelton

Pam says this was really good! The rice took 1 hr 45 min to cook. After reading Heidi's post with the Chinese Baked Peas, I had to make them, too. They were good next to the rice!