On 3/15/2021 4:33 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:47:49 PM UTC-4, Mike Duffy wrote:
>> On Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:38:58 -0700, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>>> Incidentally, I think this would qualify under the general title of
>>> "baked oatmeal". Here's a typical recipe:
>>>
>>> <https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/baked-oatmeal/>
>> Actually, I had no idea. Thanks, seriously.
>>> Of course, the outcome of using the oven rather than
>>> the microwave will be browned and more deeply flavored.
>> Yes, I once made a batch of 'Stovetop stuffing' using the microwave
>> instructions. Not as good, but ready in minutes.
>
> Good grief. Stovetop is already "ready in minutes". Unless
> one is having nothing but Stovetop for dinner, the wait time
> can fruitfully be used for preparing other dishes.
>
> OTOH, I don't prepare Stovetop without enhancing it with my own
> sauteed onions (and usually celery), so it's not particularly fast.

Yes. I make and enhance Stovetop occasionally. Why microwave it. Just
boil water (or chicken broth) then toss it all in, cover and wait a few
minutes.