Raisin Pecan Oatmeal

Here is a recipe that is delicious and can be made in thirty minutes or less!
1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Then, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix this well. Combine the oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Then add this to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the raisins and pecans. Pour this into a dish, cover, and microwave for about 4 minutes. After stirring, cook for another six minutes or until oats are tender.

Add comment March 23, 2010

Raspberry Crumble

Here is a lighter recipe to go with all this warm, summer weather we have been having!
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup raspberry jam

Place the butter in a microwavable bowl and heat at 50% power for 30-45 seconds. Add the brown sugar and stir it until it is creamy. Add the flour, oats, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Mix these ingredients well. Pat half of the mixture into a greased pan or dish. Microwave, uncovered, on 70% power for about 5-6 minutes. It should seem to set. Rotate the dish a half turn after three minutes. Spread the jam over the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining dough and press down lightly. Cook this for another 4-5 minutes. Serve this warm, maybe with some ice cream, and I think you will really enjoy it!

Add comment March 18, 2010