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      Title: Ms. Bede's Colorful Pistachio Pilaf
 Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Wine, Nuts
      Yield: 4 servings
 
     16 tb Butter
      3 c  Long-grain white rice
      2 c  Vermicelli noodles
      4 c  Chicken broth
      2 c  Champagne
      1 ts Salt
    1/4 c  Pomegranate arils
    1/2 c  Pistachios; shelled, roasted
           - salted
 
  Melt butter in large saucepan.
  
  Add dry rice and noodles to pan and sauté, stirring
  constantly, until rice is golden brown and makes a
  popping sound, approx. 7-10 minutes.
  
  In a separate pot bring chicken broth and champagne to a
  boil. Slowly pour over rice mixture.
  
  Add salt, dried cranberries, and pistachios.
  
  Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and
  simmer 25-30 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
  
  Serve warm.
  
  Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D.
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.livestrong.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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