THIRSTY THURSDAY

I chose today's recipe because it intrigues me! I haven't tried it yet, but I'm seriously thinking about it sometime during the holidays. I ran across it in my emails from TASTE OF HOME (another excellent cooking publication). Yes, I definitely subscribe to too many food magazines..just ask The Hubby! My philosophy is, "You can't have too many choices when it comes to trying new recipes!" 

MULLED DR. PEPPER

8 c. Dr. Pepper

1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1/2 tsp. whole cloves

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

In a 3 qt. slow-cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until heated through. Discard cloves and cinnamon sticks. Yield 8-10 servings

*SURPRISING NUTRITIONAL FACTS: 1 serving=105 calories, 69 mg. sodium, 27 g. carb.

I will probably try this with DIET DR. PEPPER which will definitely help the calories and carbs. Not sure about the taste though. I tend to shy away from diet drinks. DIET DR. PEPPER, however is tolerable.