Discover how to make the perfect porridge in the microwave and on the hob. Plus, get cooking with our best sweet, wholesome ...

I like my porridge sweet so add a bit of condensed milk. "The habit of making porridge with milk in the microwave is all wrong in my opinion and stems from the era of 'Ready-Brek'," says Shirley ...

But fear not, as celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has come to the rescue with his nifty trick to spice up your morning porridge, making it an irresistible dish during the chilly winter mornings.

or a short blast in the microwave – are rolled oats which have been finely chopped for faster cooking. Regardless of which type of porridge you eat, the oats will contain beta-glucans.

gruel or stews Possible evidence of porridge-making in the Western Isles 5,000 years ago has been found on pottery recovered from the bottom of lochs. A team of scientists, led by the ...

A third suggested: "Soak the porridge in almond milk for an hour, and serve with Manuka honey and ground almonds." Meanwhile, a fourth shared: "Wow, that's exactly how I make it. My grandson loves ...