Fire Ants and Fleas

A great halloween side dish

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups wild rice
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 4  cups  chicken stock
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
•  pepper

Directions

1. Rinse the wild rice well and drain.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large heavy saucepan and saute the onion for several minutes until soft.
3. Add the dried cranberries and rice and mix well.
4. Add the chicken stock and salt.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook over very low heat, checking occasionally, for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
6. Add additional broth if needed.
7. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium pan and saute the grapes until warm and fragrant.
8. Add grapes and parsley to the cooked rice.
9. Taste and season with salt and pepper.