Banana Bread Steel Cut Oatmeal

1/2 cup steel cut oats

1 1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter

Cinnamon 

All spice

Ground cloves 

Sliced banana

Toasted chopped pecans

I use the "quick cooking" steel cut oats. Bring water to boil. Stir in oats and turn down to a simmer. Simmer for 7 minutes stirring often. While simmering combine 1 tablespoon of dark brown sugar, 6 dashes of cinnamon, 3 dashes each of all spice and ground cloves in a small bowl. About two minutes before the simmer is finished stir in sugar mixture and a tablespoon of butter. When the 7 minutes is up remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute before serving. You may serve with toasted chopped pecans, sliced banana, additional sugar, half and half, or a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. You can change it up with different fruits: Apple, peach, and pear would all go nicely with this spice combination. This recipe makes enough oatmeal for two people. 

Tuscan Soup

1 lb. mild Italian sausage 

1/4 large onion chopped

3-4 red potatoes washed not peeled

2 32 oz. organic chicken stock

2-3 cups raw baby spinach leaves

2 tbs. kosher salt

1 can evaporated milk

3 tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is translucent. Add chicken stock and salt. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Wash and chop potatoes. Add potatoes and continue to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add spinach and evaporated milk. When spinach is wilted the soup is ready. Stir in cheese and serve.