RICE WITH CHERRIES, APRICOTS, AND PECANS

From "The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever"

1 cup converted white rice
1 cup wild rice -- rinsed and drained
29 ounces canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 medium onion -- chopped
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In your slow cooker, mix together the white rice, wild
rice, broth, water, sherry, onion, garlic powder, and
garlic pepper.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 5 hours, or
until the rices are tender but not mushy. Stir in the
apricots, cherries, pecans, and parsley. Serve
immediately. Makes about 8 to 10 servings.