Anyone who knows me, knows that I eat oatmeal for breakfast. It is a staple in the north Idahoan diet.

Last fall, while we were in the states, my friend Justin asked if I had ever tried steel-cut oats (aka. Scottish oats). When I replied in the negative, he offered to give me some of his.

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup hot water
2/3 cup honey
6 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup chopped pecans (cashews)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins (any dried fruit)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cherries (any dried fruit)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, hot

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
pinch of salt
1 cup yogurt (8 ounces)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease 8-10 muffin cups.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
3.

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