Because I could barely stand up in the mornings, I eventually riffed on the method with a technique I learned from Laura Wright's book, The First Mess. Years later, this mashup porridge is still my ...

Heat the Mixture In a medium-sized pot, bring two cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, ...

Here's how to make what Ina herself calls, "My favorite breakfast!" Start by combining 1/3 cup of quick-cooking oats (Ina likes McCann's) and 1 cup of water in a bowl. Place in the microwave and cook ...

Few things are as comforting or satiating as a bowl of oatmeal when it's made right. Every spoonful is like a warm, cozy hug. What started as a simple peasant meal of necessity is now considered part ...

There’s something timeless about starting the day, especially cold mornings, with a bowl of warm oatmeal. Cooking oatmeal on ...

I recently spent an unglamorous stay-cation moping around my Brooklyn apartment, fighting a viral infection. It’s winter. Colds happen. But dammit, being sick sucks. Few things give me comfort amid a ...