A refreshing summer drink: Orange Pekoe tea, stepped, sweetened, and iced Yield: 1 gallon Ingredients: 8 (2-cup) Orange Pekoe tea bag4 C water boiling waterCold water1 1/4 to 1 1/2 C sugar Instructions: 1. Boil 4 C water in saucepan. 2. Drop 8 tea bags into boiling water. Turn heat… Read more »
A fresh lemonade made with the juices of lemons, limes, and oranges Yield: about 1 gallon Ingredients: 2 lemons2 limes2 oranges2-3 quarts of water (to taste)3/4 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)Additional slices of lemon, lime, or orange, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons, limes,… Read more »
Homemade milky hot chocolate Yield: 6 cups Ingredients: 6 cups milk2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa (unsweetened)Marshmallows or whipped cream, for serving Instructions: 1. Combine sugar and cocoa in 2-quart (or larger) pan, whisking to remove lumps. Whisk milk into mixture, starting with 1/2 cup of milk and gradually adding… Read more »
A homemade hot chocolate with a sweet minty flavor Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 4 cups milk1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa (unsweetened)4 starlight mints (remove wrappers, of course) Instructions: 1. Combine sugar and cocoa in a 2-quart saucepan. Whisk in milk and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until warm…. Read more »
A smooth, creamy, spicy “egg nog”, made with milk and cream, vanilla pudding, nutmeg, and cinnamon Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 quarts (8 cups) cold pasturized milk1 package (3.5 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla*1 cup heavy whipping cream Instructions: 1. Pour… Read more »
A creamy strawberry orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2-3 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional1 cup frozen strawberries6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate,… Read more »
A creamy hot cocoa with vanilla, almond, and coconut essence Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 1/3 cup baking cocoa powder1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar4 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon coconut extract Instructions: 1. Combine baking cocoa and sugar in a bowl; using a spoon, mix, paying… Read more »
A rich, creamy cheesecake bursting with dark, rich semi-sweet chocolate Yield: 16 Ingredients: Crust1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs*6 Tablespoons butter, melted3 Tablespoons sugar Filling6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate12 Tablespoons cocoa powder (baking cocoa)4 Tablespoons butter28 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (4 1/2 8 oz. packages)1 cup sugar**2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs,… Read more »
A rich, nutty cheesecake with pretzel crust Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling: 40 ounces (5 [8oz.] packages) cream cheese1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 teaspoons vanilla3 eggs1 cup peanut butter chips1 cup semi-sweet chips Topping: 8… Read more »
Creamy lemon cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream or meringue rivals lemon meringue pie Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese, softened4 oz sour cream3/4 c sugar2 eggs2 T fresh lemon juiceZest of one lemonone 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (You can make your own by combining 1 c graham cracker… Read more »
