Mixed Grain Cereal With Apricots And Almonds Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar and jam in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Put the greens in a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette and top with the almonds.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
• Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
• Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

RUSTIC GRAIN CEREAL

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup water and wheat berries in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, remove from heat, and set aside for wheat berries to soak, about 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; cook and stir oats, pecans, and almonds in melted butter until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Carefully pour boiling water into nut mixture; add wheat berries and dried apples. Cover saucepan and cook over low heat, without stirring, until wheat berries are tender, about 20 minutes; stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

FIVE-GRAIN CEREAL WITH APRICOTS, APPLES, AND BANANAS

Steps:

• Place flaxseed in a spice or coffee ginder; process until ground coarse.
• In a large bowl, combine ground flaxseed, oats, and the next 8 ingredients; stir well to combine.
• Bring water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
• Add in cereal; cover and lower heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
• Serve immediately.

MIXED GRAIN AND WILD RICE CEREAL

Steps:

• Simmer 2 cups water and wild rice in small saucepan 20 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 2 1/2-quart ovenproof dish. In prepared dish, mix wild rice with remaining 6 cups water. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cover loosely with foil and bake until grains are tender, water is absorbed and cereal is creamy, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.

SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, ground saffron and cloves and saut&5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat grains. Mix in chicken stock, dried apricots and currants. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Add slivered almonds and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

MIXED GRAIN CEREAL WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, water, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high hear; stir in apricots (or figs) and oats. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the porridge among 6 bowls. Top with yogurt, maple syrup, and almonds. Serve immediately.