rice with cherries, apricots and pecans

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RICE WITH CHERRIES, APRICOTS, AND PECANS

1 cup converted white rice

1 cup wild rice -- rinsed and drained

29 ounces canned vegetable broth

1/2 cup hot water

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 medium onion -- chopped

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In your slow cooker, mix together the white rice, wild rice, broth, water,

sherry, onion, garlic powder, and garlic pepper.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 5 hours, or until the rices are

tender but not mushy. Stir in the apricots, cherries, pecans, and parsley. Serve

immediately. Makes about 8 to 10 servings.