Breakfast Granola A special thanks goes to all those who contributed cherished recipes, sharing with us the special ways in which they celebrate holidays. Thanks for Kathie Junker, Lafayette, Tennessee

Serves 8 to 10

Ingredients:

8 cups old- fashioned oats

1⁄2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1⁄2 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey

1⁄2 cup each almonds, walnuts, and pecans

1⁄2 cup each raisins, cranberries, and

other dried fruit

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the oats, olive oil, vanilla, and honey in a large bowl; mix well.

2. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning and stirring every 10 minutes. Add the nuts after the first 10 minutes.

3.. Remove from the oven; cool. Stir in the fruit.

4. Store in and airtight container. Serve with milk, or cover a ripe banana with peanut butter and roll in the granola.