Wild Rice Medley Servings: 6 Ingredients - 1 cup wild rice - dry - 1 cup celery - chopped - 8 ounces mushrooms - sliced - 1 teaspoon garlic - chopped - 2 tablespoons margarine - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 3 ounces pine nuts - 1/2 cup craisins - 1/2 cup dates - chopped - salt and pepper - to taste    This wild rice recipe is so good and so satisfying that it could be served as a main dish rather than just as a side dish. The combination of ingredients, including celery, pine nuts, craisins, dates, mushrooms, and garlic, give this wild rice dish a variety of wonderful flavors and textures.   Directions In a large pot, cook the wild rice according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of margarine and one tablespoon	1

	of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped garlic, celery, craisins and dates. Stir to combine. Sauté for 8-10 more minutes. Shut off the heat. In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully so that they don't burn. It takes approximately 5 minutes to get them nicely brown. Add these to the rice mixture, stir and serve with your favorite fish or poultry.	2