Oatmeal is creamier when cooked in milk..but be careful to watch closely when heating the milk because it will boil over quickly.

Creamy Maple Date Oatmeal

3 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup maple syrup

1. In medium saucepan, bring milk and salt to a gentle boil. (Watch carefully.)
2. Stir in oats, dates and maple syrup. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes or until most of the milk is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Let stand until desired consistency.

Makes 4 servings.