porridge
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this a hearty breakfast on a cold winter morning. it is a staple around our house for football sunday. it keeps will in the fridge and heats well in the microwave.
wheatberries 1 3/4 c. water 1/2 c. rinsed red wheat berries pinch of salt Simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour drain and set aside (can be made the night before and stored in the fridge)
porridge 3 c. water 1 c. steel cut oats 4 tbs quick cooking grits 3/4 c. half and half 3 tbs. maple syrup 2 tbs light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon pinch nutmeg 1/2 c. dried cranberries or cherries cooked wheatberries
bring water and oatmeal to boil. reduce to med. cook for 20 minutes. add wheatberries and cook another 5 minutes add grits, half and half, syrup, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. cook another 5 minutes add cranberries and serve.
**i usually top with sugared almonds. to make...
sugared almonds 1 cup sliced almonds 2 tbs. sugar
heat almonds and sugar in skillet over medium heat. cook until light brown. stir often. cool before serving.
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