Name: Sage and Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Cranberries; 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1/4 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth; Rice; 2 tbsp organic olive oil; 2 tbsp butter (or more olive oil for vegan); 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 3 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 or 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tsp dried, rubbed sage; 1 tsp dried thyme leaves; 2 cups long-grain or medium-grain white rice; 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock (look for gluten-free varieties); 1 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth; 1 to 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black or white pepper; Minced chives, for garnishing