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- 8 cardamom seeds<\/li>\n
- 8 cloves<\/li>\n
- 4 black peppercorns<\/li>\n
- 2 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced<\/li>\n
- 2 cups of whole milk<\/li>\n
- 4 bags black tea<\/li>\n
- 8 teaspoons of sugar or more\n
Directions<\/strong>
\n1. Place the cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet.
\n2. Place the crushed spices in a\u00a0medium saucepan, along with the cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
\n3. Strain into cups. To each,cup, add 2 teaspoons sugar or more, to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n2) Home-Made Hot Chocolate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 3 \u00bd cups of sugar<\/li>\n
- 2 \u00bc cups of cocoa<\/li>\n
- 1 tablespoon table salt<\/li>\n
- Whole milk for serving
\nDirections
\n<\/strong>1. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coca, and salt, and whisk to combine well. Store the mixture in an airtight container
\n2. For individual servings, pour 1 cup of whole milk into a microwave-safe mug, and\u00a0microwave on hot. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix, and stir to dissolve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3) Hot Apple Cider with Rum<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 1 Apple<\/li>\n
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves<\/li>\n
- 1 orange, thinly sliced<\/li>\n
- 2 quarts apple cider<\/li>\n
- \u00bd cup light brown sugar<\/li>\n
- 1 teaspoon allspice<\/li>\n
- Pinch grated nutmeg<\/li>\n
- 1 cup dark rum (optional)<\/li>\n
- Cinnamon Sticks\n
Directions<\/strong>
\nStud the apple with the cloves. In a medium pot, combine the studded apple and remaining ingredients except the rum. Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4) Pumpkin Pie Smoothie<\/span><\/strong> (I know, I was shocked too!)<\/p>\n
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- 1 15-ounce canned pumpkin (chilled)<\/li>\n
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (chilled)<\/li>\n
- 8 ounces vanilla yogurt<\/li>\n
- \u00bc cup of sugar<\/li>\n
- \u00bd teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n
- Whipped cream, to taste (optional)
\nDirections
\n<\/strong>1. Combine pumpkin, milk, yogurt, sugar and spice in a blender; cover.
\n2. Blend until mixture is smooth.
\n3. Pour into glasses; top with whipped cream (if desired) and an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Serves four.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWe hope you enjoy these recipes and they taste as good as they sound!<\/p>\n
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