Crock Pot Hot Cocoa

Posted on December 24, 2014 by admin
Decadent Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
Serves 8
Put your slow cooker to work for an easy treat that your family and guests will love throughout the holiday season and all winter long! I made this for our family get-together this past weekend, and it was gone in a flash. This is a very rich beverage, swap milk for the heavy cream or use skim milk instead of whole if you'd like to lighten it up a bit. Set up an assortment of toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes, and shakers of cinnamon, cocoa powder and cayenne (for those that like a little spice). Include a small bottle of Kahlua or peppermint liquer for the adults. Guests can help themselves - at least while it lasts!
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
2 hr
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
2 hr
Ingredients
  1. 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  2. 1 (14 Oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  3. 2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (i used the mini - they melt more quickly)
  4. 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  5. 6 Cups Milk (I used 2%, you can use whole milk for extra thick hot chocolate or cut back with skim)
  6. 3 - 4 cinnamon sticks
  7. freshly grated nutmeg
  8. 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
  1. In a large slow cooker, combine all ingredients and stir.
  2. Cover with lid and cook on low for 2 hours, whisking every 15-20 min to combine the mixture and incorporate the melted chocolate chips.
  3. Ladle into mugs and top as desired.
Adapted from Crock Pot Ladies
Adapted from Crock Pot Ladies
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Dutch Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan Bread

Posted on December 18, 2014 by admin
Dutch Chocolate, Cinnamon and Pecan Bread
Serves 6
Who wouldn't want to receive this lovely and tasty homemade gift? Bake and share this recipe, courtesy of Le Creuset, with neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers, your dog sitter or postman...make several loaves and spread the joy this season.
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Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
1 hr 5 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
1 hr 5 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup butter
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 1 1/2 cups flour
  5. 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  7. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  10. 1 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, divided
  11. 1/2 cup whole milk
  12. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  13. 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and 1 cup pecans.
  4. In another bowl, stir together the milk, oil and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the creamed butter and sugar.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and top with remaining pecans.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Cover and bake 20 minutes more
Notes
  1. Created for the Heritage Loaf Pan
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Broccoli & Parmesan Puree

Posted on December 11, 2014 by admin
Broccoli & Parmesan Puree
Serves 4
Can't get your kids to eat their broccoli? They will be asking for more when you serve up this creamy puree from our friends at Garnish and Gather. This recipe was recently featured in one of their pre-portioned meal kits, served alongside of chicken croquettes and creole aioli. What's a meal kit? Perfectly-portioned, farm-fresh ingredients with an easy-to-follow recipe. And Garnish and Gather also includes a wine pairing suggestion from our friends at Sherlock's Wine Merchant. You get to be the chef - without the hassle! Simply select your organic meals from the chef created options online, and then pick up dinner at your pre-selected location each Monday. Become a member and save $5 each week.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 1/3 lb potatoes
  2. ¾ lb broccoli
  3. ¼ cup cream cheese
  4. 3 Tbsp parmesan
  5. ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil for potato
  2. • Roughly chop potatoes
  3. • Add potatoes to boiling water and cook 7–8 min until tender
  4. • Chop broccoli
  5. • When potato is tender, remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Add fresh water to the pot and bring to a boil OR keep the potato water boiling for broccoli
  6. • Add broccoli to boiling water and cook 5–7 min until just tender
  7. • When broccoli is cooked, transfer to food processor and add cream cheese, potatoes, parmesan and ¼ cup water
  8. • Puree until smooth and season with salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
Notes
  1. Enjoy
Adapted from Garnish and Gather
Adapted from Garnish and Gather
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