THIRSTY THURSDAY

On a snowy day like today a steamy cup of hot chocolate really hits the spot. So I pulled out the recipe files and here are two recipes that should do the trick.

ANNE BURRELL'S SUPER-THICK HOT CHOCOLATE

3 cups whole milk
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Pinch of ground cinnamon

1. In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla and warm up over low heat.
2. Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently to prevent it from scorching.
3. Remove the hot chocolate from the heat just after it has come to a boil. The mixture should be super rich and thick.

LITE HOT CHOCOLATE

1 cup nonfat dry milk
5 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. baking soda
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash salt
3 cups boiling water
In a saucepan, combine the milk powder, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, and salt. Add boiling water; stir until milk powder is dissolved.