Hey All,
So I didn't write much in 2015. Its a shame, as we ate very well. 2016 is off to a bizarre start, but I'm feeling good about the year ahead. I also had some leftovers from holiday cooking that got turned into granola. Granola is one of those things that sounds like a giant pain the ass, when in reality its not that hard. Also, I have leftover baking stuff, so why not... This is an adaptation of "Granola in a Mug". Yes, google that, people actually make granola a mug at a time...
Here's what I did with leftover cherry flavored dried cranberries (a leftover treat from Halloween that Hozilla and her minions have failed to touch), cherry simple syrup (1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 tsp cherry flavor), and sliced almonds:
Preheat oven to 300°F.
In a large bowl combine:
6 Tblsp syrup
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup oil
3/4 tsp salt
Add:
2 cups oats
6 Tblsp nuts or seeds
Mix together until no liquid remains, but don't overmix or it'll turn to crud. Spread on baking sheet or in shallow baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Fluff, repeat until toasty, about 30-40 minutes. My batch took 35 minutes.
Stir in:
6 Tblsp dried fruit
Granola will become crunchier as it cools.
This year I'm in the mood for much lighter fare. In the week ahead I'm already eyeing black bean burgers, falafel with tatzeke, and beet and goat cheese salad with creamed balsamic dressing. Leftover from the new year: macaroni and cheese. Also, sirloin and london broil and are sale this week so there will be a meal of that. I'm especially eyeing this recipe.
I hope 2016 treats you well. You know where I'll be found....
3day
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