Rice With Fresh Sage Food

SAGE AND PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan and stir in the sage. Turn off heat and let sit.
• In another sauce pan heat broth to boiling; add rice and lower heat.
• Simmer, covered until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Put rice into serving dish and toss with sage butter and Parmesan.

COUNTRY WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, toasting until the rice begins to smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock along with some salt and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil along with the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook until just tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sausage, thyme and sage, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more.
• When the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat, remove the lid and add the sausage and vegetables. Fluff and stir gently with a fork to combine. Add the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chives before serving hot.

RICE WITH FRESH SAGE

Steps:

• Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a 3- to4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• When the butter is foaming, scatter the sage leaves in the pan and heat for a minute or so, just until they are sizzling.
• Pour in 5 cups of hot water or stock, and stir in the salt.
• Increase the heat, and bring the liquid to a boil, then stir in the rice and bring back to a boil.
• Cover the pan, and lower the heat so the water is bubbling gently.
• Cook for 13 to 14 minutes, then check the rice for doneness; at this point, stir in the scallions, to cook for the last minute or two, until the rice is creamy and al dente.
• When the rice is fully cooked, turn off the heat, drop in the butter pieces, and stir vigorously until thoroughly incorporated.
• Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated cheese, spoon the riso into warm pasta bowls, and serve immediately, passing additional grated cheese at the table.

WILD RICE, SAUTEED APPLES & ONION WITH FRESH SAGE

Steps:

• Rice -- Cook the rice according to directions. I like to cook in chicken broth for extra flavor, but by all means, water will work just fine.
• Note: If entertaining, I replace 1/2 cup of the chicken broth with white wine to even give the dish more flavor, but for every day I don't. Also if you have kids you may or may not want to. That is up to you. The wine adds a great flavor to the dish however.
• Apples and Onions -- as the rice cooks which will take about 20-30 minutes heat up a small skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Saute the onions and apples on medium for 5 minutes until soft but not over cooked. Add in the apple jelly, sage, salt and pepper.
• Mix -- When the rice is done, combine the rice with the apple mixture and it is ready to enjoy. If you want, garnish with a teaspoon of butter to mix in and even make the dish richer in flavor.

RICE WITH FRESH SAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Recommended equipment: A heavy saucepan, such as enameled cast iron, 10 inches wide, and 3- to- 4- quart capacity, with a cover Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in the saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is foaming, scatter the sage leaves in the pan and heat for a minute or so, just until they are sizzling. Pour in 5 cups of hot water or stock, and stir in the salt. Raise the heat, and bring the liquid to the boil, then stir in the rice and bring back to the boil. Cover the pan, and lower the heat so the water is bubbling gently. Cook for 13 or 14 minutes, then check the rice and adjust the consistency if needed. At this point, too, stir in the scallions, to cook for the last minute or two, until the rice is creamy and al dente. When the rice is fully cooked, turn off the heat, drop in the butter pieces, and stir vigorously until thoroughly amalgamated. Stir in the ½ cup of grated cheese, spoon the riso into warm pasta bowls, and serve immediately, passing additional grated cheese at the table.