Another Simple Dinner-- of Oats

I have never really cared for cereal in the mornings but I do like a bowl of oatmeal for dinner.

Tonight's simple dinner was oatmeal.  Here's my recipe:
3 cups distilled water (or apple juice)
1 cup flaked oaks

Put cold water or apple juice into pot.  Add oats and THEN turn on the stove to low-medium heat.  Cook while stirring  occasionally until the oats are very well done.  (I like to have the oats be very smooth.). 

Add Earth Balance.

Add cinnamon, if you wish.

Additions:
1. add fresh bananas
2. add granola to the top
2. add raisins, cranberries, dates or fig pieces
3. go WILD and add all of the above!

Simple Dinner of Rice

Three nights ago, I had a simple dinner of basmati rice, Earth Balance, salt & pepper.  It was very delicious and, since I hadn't had rice for some time, it was a nice change.
Here's how to cook it:
2 cups brown basmati rice (smells wonderful as it cooks!)
4 cups distilled water
Cook in rice cooker for 1 1/2 hours or until moisture is absorbed.

Serve immediately with Earth Balance, salt and pepper to taste. 

Variation:
1. add frozen peas the last 20 minutes
2. add celery and vegetarian "chicken" broth
3. add celery, vegetarian "chicken" broth, medium can of green chilis and 1/4 can of jalapenos (this is YUMMY!)  I made this variation last night.

Steamed Potatoes and Broccoli

Yesterday, I steamed diced potatoes and broccoli for dinner.  I added just a little Earth Balance and salt and pepper.

Yum-m-m-m, m-m-m Good!

Tonight, I had a simple dinner of steamed wax beans and carrots (both of which I received at the Food Bank in the frozen state).  I put a small amount of Earth Balance on them and then just a little salt and pepper.  It was SO good!