Instructions: Prepare orzo and wild rice, separately, as labels direct. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, mlet butter over med heat. Add onion and celery, and cook until tender, about 10 min, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook 10 min longer, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates. IN shallow 2 1/2 qt baking dish, stir orzo, rice, and mushroom mixture until blended. Cool slightly.

Cover and refrigerate up to two days. To complete, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake orzo mixture, covered, 45 min. or until hot.

Makes about 9 c.
or 12 accompaniment servings.

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