Prep/cooking time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of broth to a boil. Remove from the heat and add cranberries; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth to a boil; add 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add wild rice, cover and let simmer for 55, 60 minutes or until the rice is tender (drain if needed).
In a different saucepan, combine remaining broth, 2 Tablespoons of butter, and brown rice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and let simmer for 35‚ 40 minutes or until rice is tender (drain if needed).
In a skillet, sauté the cashews in remaining butter until browned. In a large serving bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, cranberries and broth, cashews, salt, pepper, and thyme.