Stovetop Chewy Oatmeal

1. Place 1 cup of water in a pot for every 1/2 cup of dry, thick-cut rolled oats you plan to cook.

2. Bring the water to a boil and add the oats. Add a dash of salt and reduce the heat.

3. Simmer the oats for five to 10 minutes.

Stovetop Creamy Oatmeal

1. Put the oats in the pot with the cold water and dash of salt. Use 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of dry oats.

2. Bring the water and oats to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat and simmer for five to 10 minutes -- until desired consistency is achieved. Stir occasionally while cooking.

Microwave

1. Combine water, oats and a dash of salt in a deep and wide microwave-safe bowl. Use 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of dry oats.

2. Microwave on high for three to four minutes.

3. Microwave an additional minute or two if the texture is too chewy for your taste. Stir before serving.

Overnight Oats

1. Stir together 1 cup of dry old-fashioned, thick oats and 2 cups of boiling water. Add a dash of salt.

2. Cover and let sit overnight -- about six to eight hours. Keep the soaking oats at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

3. Bring the oat mixture to a boil then next morning. Reduce the heat and simmer about three minutes -- or until it reaches the right consistency. Stir occasionally as it cooks to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.