I’ve been off celebrating Christmas in Disney World and Disneyland, but now it’s time to jump back in time and prepare for Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, it can also be stressful between organizing family members and cooking up a feast! That’s why the nutted wild rice from The Silver Palate Cookbook is perfect for this holiday. You can make it ahead and just bring it to room temperature for serving.
Now, The Silver Palate Cookbook was very popular in the 90’s – especially for entertaining. Julia Child said, “Hooray for The Silver Palate girls – they lead the pack.” Of course, this particular recipe is so simple that anyone can make it.
So, without further ado, here is a copy of the recipe, rewritten to be filled with my specific preparation and character. (I mean, my mom’s preparations.) She’s been amazing about cooking as I’ve been off galavanting this month. I always come home to a delectable new dish, so thanks mom!
* Adapted from The Silver Palate Cookbook.Nutted Wild Rice
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Now, I couldn’t forget to update my Fiesta Friday friends. As you know, last weekend I was running the second half marathon in Disney’s Coast-to-Cost challenge in Disneyland. The race was so much fun, and I loved seeing all the Avengers costumes. Personally, I dressed up like the hulk.
AND, this weekend, I am once again enjoying another road trip to Colorado (in gluten free style of course). Last night, I had the opportunity to see Garth Brooks in Greensboro, NC. His Man Against the Machine opening is epic, and the whole concert is filled with classic hits. 
Before heading out to the show, I filled up with one of my nutted wild rice with turkey. All my road trip meals are in Glad/Ziplock containers inside a Koolatron cooler. (It plugs into your car to keep your food cool as you travel around.)
With this great treat in my stomach, I had a blast at the concert. What are some of your favorite fall dishes?! What side dishes will you be cooking up this Thanksgiving?
Never tried wild rice. .. love the addition of nuts and citrus in this dish… sounds luscious. … 🙂 🙂
Thanks, Chitra! It’s certainly luscious, but not too heavy. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
I think I could eat this everyday!
Thanks, Julie! I think I could join you on that mission. 🙂
Yum this looks really good, and a great thanksgiving dish! The Disney marathon sounds awesome, great choice of avenger to dress up as!!
Thanks, Michelle! The Disney races were so much fun. I had never done any of them before this week, but there are a wide range of people running from those who really want to see the characters (like me) to those aiming for a PR and even a large group working on staying fit that stick to the time limit of a 16 min/mile walking pace. I loved meeting everyone too!
Have an awesome weekend! 🙂
You just helped me decide what I’ll bring as my Thanksgiving day dish! Looks delicious! Can’t wait to make this!
Ah, so glad to hear it! I’d love to hear how it comes out. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy (early) Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much! Have a lovely holiday as well. I will let you know how the dish turns out! Thanks again for the inspiration!
Oooh I love this! What a wonderful side dish! I think I may have to switch the chicken stock to veggie and then add this to my list of things to bring to the Vegan and somewhat GF Thanksgiving! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thanks, Tracy! While we haven’t tried it, we’re certain the vegetable broth would work well with this flavor profile. That sounds like an interesting Thanksgiving gathering you’re having, and I’m so glad to hear that you’re catering to so many dietary needs and/or preferences. Hope you have a very festive holiday, and happy Fiesta Friday too! 😀
Mmmm! Very wonderful dish! I love this! 😀
Thanks, Julianna! I’ll definitely be making this again soon. Have a delightful weekend! 😀
I have one of their old cookbooks, but if I recall correctly there were no photos which was the only disappointing thing! They have great recipes and I am sure this is one of them 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
You’re exactly right, there are no pictures, but there are a ton of great recipes. Of course, I can’t eat most of them. After this cookbook, I know they came out with a lighter one as well. This recipe was actually one of my mom’s favorites when I was growing up, so while there were no pictures, we knew exactly how it would come out by now. Happy (early) Thanksgiving to you too! 🙂
Looks great! I love wild rice and adding turkey (since Thanksgiving is right around the corner) sounds awesome 🙂
Thanks, Justine! Adding the turkey to the leftovers as a road trip meal has worked out well. So far, it’s been very filling! I’m sure chicken would work well too. Have a fantastic weekend! 😀
How I wished I was with you with the Disney marathon, Kaila. 😀 This dish sounds wonderful to me. 🙂 Have a wonderful week ahead.
Thanks, Jhuls! We would have had lots of fun in Disney together. 🙂 Have a wonderful week as well. 😀
i love thei dea of this as i love wild rice. The children are getting used to it, i adore the textures so this wouldm ake it even better x
Thanks! I haven’t had much wild rice, but I really like this dish. My cousin mixes wild rice with regular rice as well for a difference in texture. Have a great week! 🙂
yes i like the mix, wild rice on its own i think would be too much for moi 🙂 x
Never tried wild rice. Looks delicious 😋
Thanks! It’s tasty and easy when traveling too! Have a wonderful week. 🙂
Wild rice is so good and it looks even tastier with the nuts and raisins, I will keep that in mind next time I make it 🙂