posted by bingham 10-06-98 7:35 PM 
Wild Rice and Oyster Casserole 
2-6 1/4 oz. ok. of Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice 
5 cups beef stock 
8 TBSP. butter divided 
1/2 c. minced green pepper 
1 clove garlic 
2 TSBP. chopped celery 
2 cups slices fresh mushrooms 
1 cup dry white wine 
1/2 c. minced parsley 
2 tsp. salt 
1/4 tsp. white pepper 
1/2 tsp. thyme 
1/2 tsp. oregano 
1/2 tsp. basil 
1/2 tsp. marjoram 
2 cups oysters, drained 
Cook rice in beef stock following directions on package. In 4 TBSP. butter, saute green pepper, garlic and celery
until tender. 
Add mushrooms and wine, simmer 15 minutes. Add parsley, salt, pepper and seasonings. 
Combine mushroom-wine mixture with rice and transfer to a greased 3 quart baking dish. Melt remaining 4 TBSP. butter,
dip oysters in butter and place on rice. Bake uncovered, in preheated 350 over for 30 minutes.