Walnut Cider Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
 * 1/4 cup chopped celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup apple cider
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 small tart red apple, cored and chopped
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon oregano
 * 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
 * 1/4 cup dry white wine
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions
Cook onion and celery in butter until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes in 2-quart saucepan. Add cider, rice, salt, cinnamon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Add apple and walnuts, toss lightly. Cover and hold 5 minutes before serving.