Sunday Morning Oatmeal

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for serving
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• Pure maple syrup or brown sugar, for serving

1. Heat the milk plus 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer.
2. Add the oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3. Off the heat, stir in the banana, cherries, and raisins.
4. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes.
5. Serve hot with maple syrup or brown sugar and extra milk.

milk, quickcooking, kosher salt, banana, dried cherries, golden raisins, maple syrup

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sunday-morning-oatmeal-recipe.html (may not work)