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Sour Cream Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

December 8, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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cranberriesWhat You Need:

1 C of butter, room temperature
1 C of brown sugar, packed well
2 C quick cooking oats
1 1/2 C + 2 T of flour, divided
2 C dried cranberries
1 (8 oz.) container of sour cream
3/4 C of white sugar
1 egg, beaten slightly
1 T lemon peel, grated
1 t vanilla extract

How to Make It:

Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl put the butter and brown sugar.
Cream the mixture with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy.
Stir in the oats until well combined.
Mix in 1 1/2 C of flour until completely moistened.
Set aside 1 1/2 C of the mixture.
In the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 pan press the remaining mixture.
Bake the crust 10 minutes or until a light golden brown.
In a large mixing bowl put the cranberries.
Add in the sour cream, sugar, egg, lemon peel and vanilla to the cranberries.
Mix in the remaining flour until all the ingredients are combined.
Smooth the mixture evenly over the baked crust.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top.
Put in oven and bake 20 minutes or until a golden brown on top.
Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Makes 3 dozen

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes + cooling

This makes a perfect dessert for your Christmas buffet. If you don’t like cranberries you may substitute any type of dried fruit.

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Potato Oatmeal Wheat Yeast Rolls

November 24, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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potato-rollsWhat You Need:

1/2 C potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 C quick cooking oats
1/2 C of butter, room temperature and divided
2 (1/4 oz.) pkgs. active dry yeast
1 C of warm water (115 degrees)
2 eggs
2/3 C of sugar
1 t salt
4 C of bread flour, divided
1 C of whole wheat flour

How to Make It:

In a saucepan put the potatoes and just cover with water.
Over high heat bring the water is brought to a brisk boil.
Boil the potatoes until very tender about 8 minutes.
Drain the potatoes saving 3 TBSP of the cooking water.
In a mixing bowl put the oats and add the 3 TBSP of potato water stirring until the mixture is crumbly.
Mash the potatoes in a mixing bowl and add 6 TBSP of the butter
Stir in the oat mixture until blended together.
In a mixing bowl put the yeast and stir in the water until the yeast is dissolved.
Add the eggs, sugar, salt, 2 C of the bread four and the potatoes to the yeast, stirring to mix in well.
The remaining bread flour is added with just enough wheat flour to form stiff dough.
Lightly flour a flat surface and lay the bread dough onto the flour.
The dough is kneaded 6 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a non metallic bowl that has been well greased.
Coat all sides of the dough with the oil by turning it over once.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
The oven is set to preheat to 350 degrees F
Grease two 9 inch round pans.
Put the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface.
Separate the dough into 32 equal size balls.
Place the balls into the round pans with the sides touching.
Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Put the rolls on wire racks to cool then brush with the remaining butter.

Makes 32 rolls

The tops of these rolls can be sprinkled with garlic butter or cinnamon sugar.

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Golden Almond Oatmeal

October 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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oatmealWhat You Need:

2 C of orange juice
1 C rolled oats
1/4 C of golden raisins
1 T almonds, sliced
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 t of cinnamon
1/4 t of nutmeg

How to Make It:

Pour the juice into the pressure cooker.
Stir in the oats, raisins, almonds and vanilla until well blended.
Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
Bring the pressure to high and cook 1 minute.
Remove the cooker from the heat and allow the oatmeal to stand 5 minutes.

This served on a cold winter morning will help remove the early morning chill. For a special treat try adding milk, honey, sliced bananas or orange slices.

Makes 4 servings

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Energy Building Breakfast Drink

September 2, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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orange-smoothieIngredients:

1 T of fine oatmeal
1 C of milk
1/4 C of seedless raisins
1 small ripe banana
1 t honey

How to Cook It:

In a small saucepan over medium heat put the oatmeal.
Stir in the milk.
Stirring occasionally bring the mixture to almost boiling.
Once boiling, remove from the heat and pour into the blender.
Add in the raisins and banana.
Pour the honey over all the other ingredients.
Blend just until smooth.

This is guaranteed to get your body up and going. The milk might form a skin when heating. If it does don’t skim it off. This skin contains valuable nutrients that will help the body to build energy.

Makes 2 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 12 minutes
Total Time: approximately 12 minutes

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Easy Cinnamon Cranberry Oatmeal

August 28, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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cranberriesIngredients:

3 C of milk
1/4 t of salt
1 ½ C quick cooking oats
1/3 C dried cranberries
1/3 C of golden raisins
3 T of maple syrup
1 1/2 t of cinnamon

How to Cook It:

Pour the milk into a large saucepan and sprinkle the salt into the milk.
Over medium heat bring the mixture to a steady boil.
Stir the oats in while boiling and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring often.
Take from the heat and fold in the cranberries and raisins.
Stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon and blend well.

Oatmeal is a fast breakfast but can be quite boring. Adding cranberries, raisins and maple syrup can make this a real treat. Try any of your favorite dried fruits in this recipe. For a healthier breakfast add honey instead of the syrup.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes

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P B and Banana Oatmeal

August 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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nutty-oatmealIngredients:

3 C of milk
1/4 t of salt
1 1/2 C quick cooking oats
2 large bananas, sliced
2 T of peanut butter
1/2 t vanilla extract

How to Cook It:

In a small saucepan over medium heat put the milk and salt.
Bring the mixture to a steady boil then stir in the oats.
Stirring often cook 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the bananas and peanut butter and stir until blended in well.
Add the vanilla and mix until all the ingredients are blended together.

If your kids like bananas and peanut butter they are sure to love this oatmeal. Add crunchy peanut butter if you prefer.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes
Total Time: approximately 12 minutes

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Easy Breakfast Ideas for Those on the Run

August 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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oatsIt’s a school day and you are running late for work. The kids are almost ready to catch the bus but they need breakfast. Quick – grab a cereal bar. STOP! Did you know that there are a lot of ideas out there for a good, HOT breakfast for you and your kids that don’t take a lot of time to prepare? Here are just a few ideas to make your working day and their school day a great day from beginning to end.

Egg tortillas only take about 5 minutes to prepare. Scramble some eggs and add the ingredients you already have at home, such as shredded cheese, onions or green peppers. Place the egg mixture in a tortilla or on a piece of bread, roll, and eat. These are hot, easy, and ready to eat in just a few short minutes. Add some salsa or hot sauce and you have added some southwest flair.

How about a quick meat sandwich? Use leftover sausage patties, ham slices or even bacon. Place in a toasted croissant or toasted English muffin and add a slice of Swiss or American cheese, It’s a hot breakfast to go! For something extra eggs can be added and you have created even a different taste sensation.

Rolled up pancake treats are a special favorite with kids. Cook extra pancakes or use the pre-packaged ones from the store. Spread the pancakes with some honey, powdered sugar, apple butter or even peanut butter and jelly. Just
Roll them up and enjoy. You can also roll up your favorite breakfast meat in the pancake. Use bacon or sausage links and have pigs in a blanket for breakfast.

Bagels are a great choice for breakfast on the run. You can add your favorite breakfast meat or even a fried egg with cheese to create a new tasty flavor to savor for breakfast. Spread on some flavored cream cheese or drizzle with honey. They are quick, easy, and hot. Kids love these and so do adults.

Breakfast can be hot and quick, not just something cold and easy. Start the day off right with a good breakfast that is hot and full of nutrition and easy to prepare.

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