After spending the first part of our fishing trip sight seeing, the guys decided to get
serious about fishing in the beautiful lakes of Minnesota. After all it is called
"The land of 10,00 Lakes."
Actually, Minnesota has 15,291 lakes over 10 acres according to this sight.
http://www.d.umn.edu/internationalstudents/fun_facts.html
This recipe is modified from a Baked French Toast recipe on line.
Lisa totally customized this dish with a local bakery
Wild Rice Cranberry Bread!
I bought a loaf to take home with me.
It is that good.
What is Wild Rice?
Wild rice actually describes four different species of grass (as well as the beneficial grain that can be harvested), three of which are native to North America, and one to Asia. The popularity of wild rice has increased in North America, but has diminished in many other parts of the world, simply due to accessibility. Wild rice has a chewy outer sheath that holds the nutrient-dense grain inside, and this type of rice grows on short stalks in shallow water.
Wild rice, also known as Indian rice, was depended on heavily by native Americans, and was actually considered sacred to some tribes. They were extremely valuable due to their accessibility and high nutritive value.
Health Benefits of Wild Rice
Some of the most important health benefits of wild rice include its ability to improve heart health, stimulate growth and repair throughout the body, slows the signs of aging, protects against chronic diseases, prevents the onset of diabetes, optimizes the digestive process, strengthens your bones, boosts your immune system, and helps with weight loss efforts.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Wild Rice Cranberry Bread cut in 1" pieces
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Dried cranberries, as desired
- Pecans, as desired sprinkled on top
Directions
1. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2. The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. Pour over bread and egg mixture. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and pecans.
3. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Baked French Toast before he goes fishing.
Here is a recipe for
Wild Rice Hot Dish
Heavenly Delights
Hutchinson Assembly of God Church Cookbook
You can tell that Lisa has used this cookbook often.
The pages are well worn.
"You know you're a Minnesotan if you say a casserole is just a hot dish with an attitude."
~ Ed Fischer, You Know You're A Minnesotan
What is a Hot Dish?
Minnesota hot dish recipes, including the Tater Tot Hotdish,
are among the most famous of Minnesota recipes.
The Minnesota hot dish is the subject of many jokes and even the title of a book. "Hot Dish,"
is one of those famous words and phrases that let the world know they speak Minnesotan.
These Minnesota recipes, in most other parts of the country, are called casseroles.
You can expect several versions of this staple to appear at family gatherings and church basement suppers in enclaves of Minnesota culture that are rooted in Scandinavian traditions.
We loved the S'more bench!
pizzas. I am definitely going to stop here next time we visit Pine River.
Partial Menu for Ole and Lena's Sweet Revenge
There are many more!
Specialty Pizzas
Elvis
Canadian Bacon, Onion, and Pineapple. Hot Elvis - add Jalapenos! Blue Hawaii- Blue Cheese crumbled over the Elvis enhances the Canadian Bacon and Pineapple!
Sinatra
Just like Old Blue Eyes this pizza is smooth. Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Dressing with Minced Garlic and Fresh Mushrooms
Ring of Fire
Chicken coated with Hot Sauce on a Ranch Dressing base with onion and jalapeno!
The Morning After
A Breakfast Pizza made with Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, and Onion
Betty Boop
Delicious Marinara Sauce, Grilled Chicken Breast, Minced Garlic, and Fresh Mushrooms
Sweet Lil'Sheila
Our own Honey Mustard Sauce as a base and then lightly drizzled over Grilled
Chicken Breast, Fresh Mushrooms, and Onions!
Lone Ranger
A mix of our fabulous Pizza Sauce and BBQ Sauce with Beef, Bacon, and Onion! Just
like a Western Burger!
The 3 Stooges
Spam, Pepperoni, Sausage, Onions, Fresh Mushrooms, and Green Olives
Largemouth Bass
This is one of the scrappiest fish that swims.
An increasing number of anglers throughout the state are learning that largemouth bass, with their jolting strikes and wild airborne leaps, are an exciting fish to catch.
And increasingly, Minnesota is becoming nationally known for its largemouth bass.
Professional bass fishing tournaments are held in state lakes and rivers throughout the summer.
"What A Mouth!"
The mouth of a largemouth bass is LARGE, thus the nickname "bucketmouth"!
Some simply call it the "big mouth bass.
Its tip or flap extends past the rear edge of the eye,
unlike that of the smallmouth, which never goes beyond this point.
It's this mouth that enables the largemouth bass to engulf prey,
or try to engulf prey, as large as itself.
This voracious predator is common throughout Minnesota
and one of the easiest fish to catch because it so willingly bites lures or bait.
Another beautiful day exploring beautiful Minnesota.
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