Cranberry Almond wild rice

Along with the dish yesterday we had this and we thought it was better than the salmon and will fix this again.
1/2 cup wild rice cook according to directions.
1/4 cup dried cranberries or craisins
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup diced celery.
salt and pepper to taste.
When rice is almost done add celery and almonds. When cooked add craisins.

Craisin and Carrots

This was not as great as we thought it would be. We did a carrot dish a while back that I think we would rate as better in taste. The only thing we did not have was pure maple syrup but used pancake maple syrup as it was all we had on hand so maybe that is why it was not as good as the thought it should taste. If you out there in blog land make this and use real maple syrup let me know how it turns out.

2 lbs baby carrots

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup craisins (this is dried cranberries)

2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginge

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

salt and pepper

Cook carrots in saucepan with salted water covered. Bring to a boil.

Reduce to med heat and boil for 3 to 4 minutes till almost fork tender.

drain and set aside.

In a large skillet melt butter now add carrots and the caisins

Cook stirring frequently about 3 to 5 minutes till carrots begin to brown.

Now stir in maple syrup, and add ginger and rosemary, salt and pepper.

Cook until carrots are tender shiny and caramelized.