Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           currants
     1/4  cup           fresh orange juice
   1      teaspoon      olive oil
   1      teaspoon      minced garlic
     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion
   2      cups          sliced mushrooms
   1      cup           barley
     1/2  cup           soft winter wheat berries
     1/4  cup           millet
     1/4  cup           wild rice
     1/4  cup           brown rice
   3      cups          chicken broth
   1      cup           chopped scallion
   1      cup           slivered -- toasted almonds
   1      cup           minced italian parsley
                        salt and pepper

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350. Plump the currants in the orange juice for 20 minutes. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the barley, wheat berries, millet, wild and brown rice. Stir to coat with the oil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes. The grains should be soft to the tooth. Stir in the chicken brothand bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pilaf from the oven; stir in the scallion, currants and soaking liquid, toasted almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.