Risgrynsgröt (Swedish Porridge), and Almond Milk Oatmeal

Swedish porridge is very soft and sweet, the perfect comfort food for winter. Traditionally it is reserved for Christmas time but due to my husbands persistent request we actually had it for dinner yesterday.
Traditionally an almond is placed in the Porridge and whoever gets the almond in their bowl is next to be married!

1 1/2 dl Arborio Rice
3 dl water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tablespoon butter
7 dl milk

Sugar
Cinnamon

Put rice and water in a pot. Add salt and butter. Boil on low heat for about 10 minutes. Add the milk and stir. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on very low heat for about 40-50 minutes. Ladle into bowl, drizzle with sugar and cinnamon, and pour a little milk on top. Enjoy!

*.42 cups to a deciliter
*Arborio Rice can be found in most bulk food sections, I have found it at Winco and Market of Choice.

Almond Milk Oatmeal
I love oatmeal, but find that it can be tasteless and that the portions are too small. That is why I invented my Almond Milk Oatmeal, it's creamy and the portion size about doubles, leaving you with a big bowl of satisfying oatmeal.

Serves 1
1 1/2 cup almond milk
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 Old Fashioned Oats
2 tbs chopped almonds
raisins *optional

Bring almond milk and water to a boil, stir in oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into a bowl and add some chopped almonds, and raisins if you like sweeter oatmeal. Enjoy!