Light Gravy

1 shallot, minced
1 Tbs. butter
1 tsp sage, minced
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 Tbs. corn starch
2 c. turkey or chicken stock
1/4 c. apple cider, cold
salt and pepper to taste

Saute minced shallot in butter on low heat until carmelized, or light golden brown. Add sage and rosemary and saute one minute. Mix in starch then set aside.  Combine stock and cider and bring to a simmer. Stir in starch mixture and stir until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing

8oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbs. butter
1 apple, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cups wild rice or sprouted brown rice, cooked
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
1/2 c toasted chopped pecans
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1 c. hot turkey or chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

Saute mushrooms in butter until lighltly browned. Add apples, onions and celery and saute until tender. In a bowl mix rice, sage, pecans, and cranberries,, stir in stock to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. And the saute and lightly oil a baking dish and then add then stuffing. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.