Savory Oatmeal

Five Fast Favorites

January 24, 2011

Within the last few weeks, Matt and I have tried a bunch of new recipes that have been great – most of them easy to prepare.  As the semester is getting underway, I thought I would share these meals again as a reminder that a quick meal is not hard to prepare – even on [...]

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Oatmeal: Not Just for Breakfast

December 20, 2010

Time and time again, I forget how much I love savory oatmeal.  Oatmeal is so versatile – the topping possibilities are endless. As we are ending at the stash of “good dinner food,” Matt and I made some Savory Oatmeal for dinner tonight. I prepared oatmeal as normal (I tend to use all water).  While [...]

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Purple Pepper Eater!

July 20, 2010

We got great loot in our CSA Share today! Corn, Summer Squash, Peaches, Cucumber and Kale.  We also got red lettuce. I bought THE BEST blueberries and raspberries, plus a cucumber, sweet potato and a bunch of tomatoes. Check out these beauties So sweet!  I am going back on Saturday to buy a whole lot [...]

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Outrageous Oatmeal

May 25, 2010

Tonight Matt and I made a simple, quick and amazing dinner.  Neglecting to plan a meal for dinner tonight, I decided to make Savory Oatmeal – I had all the ingredients. While the oatmeal was cooking on the stove, I shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese.  I also chopped some parsley and basil and cherry tomatoes.  [...]

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Getaway

March 24, 2010

After pulling into the parking lot at work this morning, I realized I left my running bag in my living room – great place for it.   Sadly, I was not able to get in my scheduled run for today – I will try again tomorrow. I was on my own for dinner tonight as Matt [...]

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Old Favorites

March 5, 2010

Matt and I were able to have lunch together before he left for work.  Thinking I was going to have lunch by myself, I had decided to make one of my favorite soups – Matt hates it.  I made it anyway.  It really could not be simpler.  Combine 1 can of refried beans (I used [...]

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Starving in 60 seconds

November 9, 2009

Tonight I went from 0 to starving in about 60 seconds.  I needed dinner fast and decided that Savory Oats would do the trick. I cooked 1/2 cup oats in water until done.  When the oatmeal was just about done, I added in some minced spinach.  Foraging through my kitchen, I also found some basil [...]

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