INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

More Back of the Box Gourmet By Michael McLaughlin
The most successful comfort foods take a particular happy moment,
usually of childhood, and recreate that feeling of well-being so
successfully we can call it up as needed, merely by enjoying the food
in question. If after a long-ago skating, sled-riding, or
snowman-making session, a big mug of real hot chocolate ever warmed
you and your icy fingers back to happiness, you'll be glad to know
this grown-up version will work a similar magic today.
In a small saucepan over low heat, slowly scald the milk with the
orange zest and cinnamon. Remove the cinnamon sticks, if using.
In a blender, combine the hot milk with the chocolate and Grand
Marnier. Cover the blender and blend on slow speed until very smooth,
about 30 seconds. (Blend slowly to avoid the mixture running over the
blender lid.) Pour immediately into warm mugs and top with whipped
cream, if desired.
MAKES 4 to 6 servings
Gilding the Lily: The recipe doesn't say that the chocolate should be
chopped, but things will go more smoothly if you do so. Only someone
seriously out of touch with the real spirit of hot chocolate would
consider whipped cream to be optional. Apply a generous dollop to
each mug and then sprinkle it with shaved chocolate curls for added
flavor and visual appeal.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #6 by janet <tjw@defnet.com> on Feb 09,
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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