thistle Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I signed up again for the FRG breakfast fundraiser-last time, I brought hash browns (& woefully underestimated the demand, I think we served about 50-75 people), & spicy cheesy shrimp & grits (which were a hit, although everyone was asking what's the calorie count, I'm watching what I eat-I served small scoops, which were appropriate for breakfast). This time, I'm in for sausages (pan-fried ahead of time, in an electric skillet), & the shrimp & grits casserole again-trying to think ahead for all contingencies, last time, we had blown circuits, LOTS of people, a crockpot of eggs that self-destructed (but it was still generally a success, in that lots of people got a good, hot breakfast & we raised money for FRG)...anyone have any other ideas of what I could bring (0 dark 30 Wed morning, or minimal prep the night before)? I'm thinking about a smoked turkey salad (green onion, celery, mayo, country ham) on a biscuit, could smoke the turkey & make the salad ahead of time, then make biscuits & assemble that morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I haven't ever cooked oatmeal in a crockpot (don't own one), but I know that Alton Brown did a show about it. I'm thinking that in a crockpot this is something you could start the night before and transport cooked and hot in the morning, without having to either re-heat or get up super early to prepare. So, to make my super yummy spiced coconut-banana oatmeal, use 1/3 coconut milk, 1/3 skim milk, 1/3 water with a 3 or 4 to 1 ratio, depending on your oatmeal. I use Bob's Red Mill steel-cut oats and typically do 4-1 and a long slow cook. I think rolled oats would work 3-1, but definitely do not use quick-cook oats, in any case. Add to the milks/water: cinnamon stick(s), vanilla bean (or extract), ground ginger, ground cardamom, fresh grated nutmeg, a little bit of ground clove or allspice, cut up ripe banana, golden raisins, optional other chopped dried fruit (figs, apricots, dates, cherries) and a good pinch of salt. Bring liquid to simmer temp and stir in the oatmeal. Cook on stove top at low heat (with a flame tamer), stirring occasionally, for about an hour. Or lowest heat overnight in a crock pot. This is almost sweet enough to not require additional sugar, but brown sugar is a good addition and some whole milk or cream. It can be eaten without imbellishments and still be luxuriantly delicious like a dessert, almost, but with the advantage of being "healthy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Zora, thanks, I'm definitely going to try the crockpot oatmeal at home for me & the kids. Unfortunately, the breakfast was initially cancelled for training, then they decided they could fit it in, but I didn't get the message, & missed the breakfast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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