Today's Recipe 2/4/2012

RAISIN-WALNUT PORRIDGE

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

3 cups water

1/2 cup raisins

1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons light brown sugar

4 tablespoons light cream or milk

Directions:

In a small skillet saute chopped walnuts over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

 Remove from heat; set aside.

In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Stir in raisins.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until raisins are plumped, about 3 minutes.

Return liquid to a boil.

Gradually add oats, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until oats are softened and very thick, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt.

Stir in butter and toasted walnuts.

Serve hot sprinkled with brown sugar and with cream or milk.

4 servings.