vanilla oatmeal with strawberries

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Dressed-Up Oatmeal That's Just as Comforting as the Original
Serving oatmeal in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish feels special, but it's the flavors that truly make this dish worthy of a brunch gathering. Vanilla, lemon zest and nutmeg go into the oats mixture, which you refrigerate overnight; then, after you've baked the oatmeal in the morning, you serve it with a zippy mixture of strawberries, mint, sugar and balsamic vinegar.

Get the recipe: Baked Lemon and Vanilla Oatmeal with Strawberries