Frugal Fridays

I've been wanting to share tips on ways to save money for awhile and would love it if my blogging friends would do the same. I bet we could all learn a lot from each other. I have to give all the credit for Frugal Fridays to Tiffiny and I really hope its okay if I 'borrowed' okay stole your idea.

Today's Tip: This morning we had Hot Rice Cereal for breakfast and I was thinking maybe other people would like this idea too. We all really like this and its a great way to use up leftover rice you might have in the fridge from dinner.

Hot Rice Cereal
2 cups leftover cooked rice
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup raisins or dates (optional)
dash salt
dash cinnamon

In a medium sized saucepan combine the rice, milk, margarine, raisins or dates and salt. Add the raisins too, if you are using them. Stir the mixture over medium heat until it is heated through, and the margarine is melted. Simmer for a minute or two to thicken. Serve immediately, while it is hot. This recipe is a great way to reheat leftover rice, especially if you don’t have a microwave. The rice will absorb some of the milk as it heats. If you like, you can pass a pitcher of cold milk or cream at the table to thin it out some. This recipe will serve 4 moderately hungry people, or 2 starving adults. It is easily doubled for more servings. Cooked wheat or bulgur may replace the rice if desired.

We also serve this with a little brown sugar. It's kinda like eating rice pudding for breakfast and everyone really likes it. I got this recipe from one of my favorite sites, http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/. If you haven't checked it out already you really should.