But oatmeal can get incredibly boring, especially if you eat it every day. Heck, it's boring for me and I don't even have to eat it. That's why every so often I'll add something new to her oatmeal, or introduce some oatmeal variation to keep things interesting.
This time, though, I had the evil idea of messing with her head, so I decided to make her oatmeal spicy.
She loved it. Heh. The joke was on me.
Not only does this oatmeal variation mess with your significant other's head--a lofty goal in and of itself--it also cures boredom. For both of you. And there's an extra benefit: It clears your sinuses too! Highly recommended during spring allergy season or as a cold remedy at any time of year.
I hope you enjoy this unusual breakfast variation as much as we did.
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Spicy Morning Oatmeal
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon raisins (optional)
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
assorted other toppings: brown sugar, honey, nuts, fruit, etc.
Directions:
1) Bring water (and optional raisins) to a boil. Add oats, reduce heat, stir, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until the oats are done to your liking.
2) Put oatmeal in a bowl, combine with cayenne pepper, stir well, add toppings of your choice and place in front of your unwitting significant other.
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8 comments:
Dan. Tsk tsk. You need (neeeeeed) to be making baked oatmeal for Laura. I don't know if you saw my post on it. It's about 4 posts down now. I've been making it for 11 weeks now and practically screaming at everyone I can scream at to make it, make it now, make it forever. I am the baked oatmeal evangelist.
I make a batch every Sunday (now with 1/2 cup slivered almonds added to the mix!) and then each morning at work, Steve and I add 1/4-1/3 cup water (this is for a 1/10 serving since it's for the whole week for both of us), a palm full of dried blueberries or cranberries and heat on high for 1 minute.
Absolute nirvana in a bowl. Life-changing and happy-making. Oatmeal has never ever ever ever been so good or less boring. Promise. :)
Ever made oatmeal in the slow cooker? It is revelatory - smooth, creamy, and tastes like a sinful treat!
Melissa! You're absolutely right, and thank you for the reminder. I'll get on it. :)
Stuart: No, never have. Share your recipe with us!
DK
Dan-
Wouldn't it be easier to cook oatmeal like normal and serve at the table with a bottle of Tabasco? :)
Yes, but then I'd lose the element of surprise. :)
DK
I've been using multiple spices on my oatmeal for years, but I have never tried cayenne! I think with cayenne I might need a few chocolate chips. Semisweet of course.
I am all for sneaking food surprises onto your other half :) I have very recently joined the "oatmeal" bandwagon (we call it "porridge" over here) and am absolutely going to try this tomorrow!
A little spice with all that sweet actually sounds awesome! I love the sweet spicy flavor combo.
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