Partridge with Wild Rice

Name: Partridge with Wild Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6.7 ounces) mushroom-flavored brown and wild rice mix; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 partridge game birds (14 ounces each), split lengthwise; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Gary Miller of Riggins, Idaho shares his flavorful game bird recipe featuring tender partridge on a bed of well-seasoned wild rice. "You can use whatever type of bird you have in your area," he says.

Ingredients

1 package (6.7 ounces) mushroom-flavored brown and wild rice mix
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 partridge game birds (14 ounces each), split lengthwise
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add game birds and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook birds in oil until browned; remove. Add milk and pepper to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.
Place the rice in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. top with game birds and milk mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180° and meat is tender.