Ad Number: 113020nwr5451
Warm up
with a rich,
chocolate
beverage
Nothing beats sipping a hot,
soothing beverage aer a day of
choosing the perfect Christmas
tree or lobbing snowballs in the
backyard. Teas, hot toddies, coffees,
and mulled ciders certainly can
fit the bill, but a mug of rich hot
chocolate is a holiday season staple.
Hot chocolate can be whipped
up quickly from pre-made packets,
but many such packets are loaded
with sugar. Chocolate lovers should
have a reliable hot chocolate recipe
to lean on when the moment is
right. is recipe for "Real Hot
Chocolate" from "Chocolate"
(Parragon) by the editors of Love
Food is sure to please.
Real Hot
Chocolate
Serves 1 to 2
1.5 ounces semisweet chocolate,
broken into pieces
1.25 cups milk
Marshmallows & cinnamon to
decorate
Place the chocolate in a large,
heatproof pitcher. Place the milk
in a heavy-bottom saucepan
and bring to a boil. Pour about
one-quarter of the milk onto
the chocolate and leave until the
chocolate has soened.
Whisk the milk and chocolate
mixture until smooth. Return the
remaining milk to the heat and
return to a boil, then pour onto the
chocolate, whisking constantly.
Pour into warmed mugs
or cups and top with the
marshmallows & cinnamon. Serve
immediately.
22 • DeCember 2020 • OZArK LIVING