Month: December 2015

Top Recipes of 2015

Top Recipes of 2015

2015 has been BANANAS. Although, maybe I say that every year? We moved from Michigan to the humid climes of Houston (2 adults, 1 dog, 1 baby, in a sonata for 3 days… yikes! But that’s a story for another time…), and it seems we 

Orange Cranberry Drizzle Muffins for Christmas Morning

Orange Cranberry Drizzle Muffins for Christmas Morning

These orange cranberry drizzle muffins make for the perfect, cosy breakfast on Christmas morning. We often spend so much time planning and perfecting our Christmas lunch menu, that Christmas breakfast can be a bit of an afterthought. But it shouldn’t be, right? We want to 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Naturally Sweetened!)

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Naturally Sweetened!)

Take a few minutes to relax this holiday season with a this naturally sweetened peppermint hot chocolate.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Naturally Sweetened!)

Good grief! How on earth did it get to be this close to Christmas? It feels like only yesterday I was hunting for my maternity pants so I could really let loose on Thanksgiving (I jest, I didn’t actually do that. But I did consider it.).

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

In the spirit of the season, I’m bringing you a festive, cosy treat to revive you in the flurry of wrapping paper, last minute shopping and social engagements. This peppermint hot chocolate  is naturally sweetened with a little maple syrup, and can be easily made vegan. Like many of you, I balk at the sugar content (and sometimes junk content) of hot chocolate mixes. I love this recipe for its simplicity, just four ingredients which you probably already have, heat in a saucepan, and then get comfy under a warm blanket and sip away.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Naturally Sweetened!)

Happy Holidays, and enjoy!

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Naturally Sweetened!)
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk (whatever you fancy, I've made this with almond and whole dairy milk)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (depending on how sweet you like it!)
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Method
  1. Mix a couple of table spoons of milk with the cocoa powder in a saucepan to make a paste. Whisk until smooth, and then turn the stove onto a medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients, and heat through until the hot chocolate is hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat, and pour into two mugs.

Notes

If peppermint flavour isn’t your jam, it still tastes great without. A pinch of cinnamon instead does round out the flavour in give some seasonal spice.

Sweet Potato Leek Butter Bean Curry

Sweet Potato Leek Butter Bean Curry

This vegan sweet potato leek butterbean curry full of flavor, incredibly easy to make, and will keep you warm all winter long. Greetings from the chilly climes of West Michigan! We are back in our old stomping grounds to celebrate the wedding of my sister-in-law- 

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark

This Chocolate Orange Granola Bark makes the most delicious and easy holiday gift for your loved ones! If you grew up in the UK, you may also have found a Terry’s Chocolate Orange occupying your stocking on Christmas morning (Its not Terry’s, its mine!). And