Chocolate Cocoa Deluxe Directions: In a small saucepan combine water and chocolate; cook and stir just until boiling. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur or vanilla. In a small chilled mixing bowl beat cream with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Top each serving of cocoa with […]
Warm-You-Up Hot Currant Punch Directions: In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine the jelly and water. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until the jelly is melted. Stir in the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 to 6 minutes or until […]
Fruit Tea Punch Directions: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add tea bag and cinnamon stick, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Once steeped, remove cinnamon and tea bag. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in orange juice and lemonade concentrates. Pour mixture into pitcher, add remaining […]
Tea Punch Directions: In a pitcher, combine sugar and tea. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange juice, pineapple juice and lemonade. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours. Just before serving, pour chilled juice mixture into a punch bowl and stir in ginger ale. Prep Time: 30 minutes Ready in: 4 hours 30 minutes […]
Mint Tea Directions: There isn’t really a recipe for mint tea, but rather a method. Wash and tear up the fresh mint leaves. (Spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint; the variety doesn’t matter.) Put them in a French press or teapot and pour some boiling water over them. Allow to steep for about 3-7 minutes, depending on […]
Salted Caramel Mocha Latte Directions: Mix together the turbinado sugar and sea salt. Set aside. Heat the milk, 2 Tbsp. caramel, hot chocolate mix (or chocolate syrup), and pinch sea salt until just below boiling. Pour into a blender and pulse until frothy. Pour into a mug. Slowly pour the hot coffee into one side […]
Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte Directions: In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a gentle boil. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bag, and let it steep for 4 minutes. Before removing the tea bag, squeeze any water remaining out by pressing the tea bag against the side of the pan with […]
Apple Cinnamon Tea Directions: Add all the ingredients except sugar and apples to a deep pot and boil till it reduces to 2 cups. While the tea is brewing, wash, peel and mince the apple to pieces. Off the stove, add these minced apple pieces and cover the pot with a lid. Do not disturb […]
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Hot Holiday Apple Cider Directions: Push tips of cloves into orange rinds. In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, combine cider, cranberry juice and honey. Add clove-studded orange halves and stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Discard orange halves and cinnamon sticks before serving. Serve with Christmas cookies if […]