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Baked Oatmeal

My friend Kevin made this version of baked oatmeal for me. I was not sure about baking oats but this is really good. He gave me the recipe and I made some modifications for you. I tried it out on my friend Arlene and it is a keeper! It is like a baked oat cake. When you get up in the morning you will look forward to putting a slice in the microwave. Top it off with fresh fruit and some plain yogurt for a real treat. You might even find seasonal substitutes for the blueberries. BAKED OATMEAL WITH BLUEBERRIES 6 Servings 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1/2 cup egg beaters 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 1/2 cups old fashion rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 - 2 cups frozen blueberries Optional toppings: fruit, milk yogurt Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 1 ½ quart casserole (8 X 8) with no-stick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Set aside. In large bowl, c

Pho bo - Vietnamese beef and noodle soup

This may seem like a bit of work but it is super easy for a fantastic result. The portions are 10 points plus, but I promise you a big bowl that will fill you up and make you feel all good inside. If you like Asian food you will love this. Anyone you serve it to will think you are a genius! Pho Bo Makes: 4 servings 5 whole cloves 4 thin slices peeled ginger root (about an inch) 3 star anise pods 1 stick cinnamon 8 cups beef broth (total – I used broth from Italian beef, 1 qt of broth and 2 cups of water) 26 ounce container of Italian style beef 1 onion, sliced 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 tablespoons soy sauce or nam pla (fish sauce) 4 ounces dried medium rice stick noodles 1 tablespoon cup canola oil 6 shallots, sliced 2 small red chilies, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced (include stems and seeds if you like spice) 1 small bunch each: cilantro leaves, mint leaves, Thai (or other) basil leaves 1 cup bean sprout 1 lime, quartered Hot sauce such as Sriracha Combine cloves, ginger, star