If I’m not going out for breakfast on the weekend then I like to spend a little bit of time and make something extra special.
It doesn’t have to be a large meal or use lots of ingredients, it just has to haveĀ one luxurious touch. In this case, porridge gets jazzed up with caramelised pears.
Other times I’ll make a compote with seasonal fruit like rhubarb or splurge by using truffle salt on scrambled eggs. They’re only small things but they make a big difference.
I use half low fat milk and half water when I make my porridge and I know traditional people will cringe at that. I believe the authentic way is to use all water and add milk or cream at the end.
I always soak the oats in the milk and water in the saucepan for at least 10 minutes before I put them on the heat. I like the way they soak up the liquid and I think it achieves a creamier result. Even if it’s a weekday, I’ll pop the oats in the saucepan and run and do something else first (blow drying hair takes about 10 minutes!)
I always make porridge on the stove. I deliberately don’t own a microwave – although the reason for that is a whole other post in itself!
Make the porridge however you feel comfortable and then stir in a pinch of cinnamon, a spoonful of dark brown sugar and a sprinkle of raisins and chopped walnuts. Keep warm.
Peel, core and slice 2-3 really ripe pears (they should be soft) and add to a small saucepan with a splash of water over medium heat.
Cook until the water is evaporated and the pears are heated through. Add a small knob of butter and about a teaspoon (or more, to taste) of dark brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently until all the pears are coated in the butter/sugar mixture and become sticky.
Serve the pears on top of the porridge and sprinkle with extra sugar (it’s OK, it’s the weekend!).
Easy to hold for chubby little toddler fingers and make very little mess!
A delicious baked pasta dish that is completely vegan!
Brush in this tasty marinade and throw ’em straight on the barbie!
My daughter has autism and I’m going to be sharing more about it on this blog.
There’s actually no cake in this ‘cake’.
My complete step by step recipe with photos and full instructions.