Caramel Macchiato POUR milk into 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Beat hot milk with electric mixer, increasing speed as foam begins to form. Continue beating until foam doubles. Steamed milk will settle to the bottom. Foamed milk will rise to the top. MICROWAVE vanilla […]
Homemade Chai Place the peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and ginger slices in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and crush them lightly with a rolling pin or mallet (or you can crush them in a mortar, using a pestle). Transfer the crushed spices to a medium-size saucepan. Add the orange zest and 3 cups of […]
Vanilla Latte Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F (65 to 70 degrees C) using the steaming wand. Measure the vanilla syrup into a large coffee mug. Brew espresso, then add to mug. Pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back […]
Hot Sweet Cinnamon Drink Directions: In a large pot, cover the sweet potato in water and boil until tender. Peel by pulling the skin away. In a food processor, puree the sweet potato. In a saucepan, heat the apple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, and one cinnamon stick until the brown sugar dissolves. Stir in the […]
Hot Mocha Directions: Mix chocolate syrup, brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla extract in a microwaveable mug. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot. Top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon. Yields: 1 serving From: Homemade in Half the Time, p. 334
Russian Tea (Dry Mix) Directions: This delicious tea blend may be served hot in mugs or cold in tall, ice-filled glasses. Combine all ingredients, stirring well with a fork to blend. Store in air-tight container. To serve hot, stir 1 teaspoon of the mix into a cup of hot water. To serve iced, stir 1-1/2 […]
Hot Buttered Lemonade Directions: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the water, lemon juice, sugar and lemon peel until sugar is dissolved. Pour into mugs; dot each with butter. Serve with a cinnamon stick if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings (about 1 cup each) Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (1 […]
Hot Spiced Cider Directions: Place brown sugar, lemonade, orange juice, and cider in bottom of coffee maker. In the basket, place spices and 2 cinnamon sticks. Plug in coffee maker and perk. Serve in mug with a cinnamon stick stirrer. Store left over cider in glass jar in refrigerator. Heat 1 cup at a time […]
Creamy Caramel Mocha Directions: In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa and half-and-half cream until smooth. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk in coffee, caramel syrup […]
Coffee Smoothie Blend Directions: Pour coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Combine all the ingredients in a blender, including the coffee ice cubes and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly. Serve. Makes 1 serving. Nutrition: Calories: 295 cal Fat: 7.2 g Saturated Fat: 1.4 g Sodium: 190 mg g […]
