It's another What's for Dinner Wednesday where 'dinner' isn't so much dinner but a drink. As you all know, I love the Christmas season with all it's sights and scents, and this year, I experimented with creating a coffee that encapsulated all of it.
Ingredients: 1 cup coffee beans (OR ground coffee), 2 tablespoons mulling spices (OR approximately 2 tablespoons combined of orange rind, cinnamon sticks, fresh nutmeg, and allspice OR 2 tablespoons combined of orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice).
If you have a coffee grinder- place the beans and mulling spices (or first substitute) in your machine, and grind the mixture to your desired constancy.
If you don't have a coffee grinder- place the grounds and second substitute for mulling spices in a small bowl or coffee filter, and stir to combine.
Brew the seasoned grounds as normal, and serve up your cup of Joe with sugar and creamer if desired. Enjoy!
What's for Dinner Wednesday? How about a nice, snuggly Mocha Latte! Avoid Starbucks and save some cash for Christmas presents with this quick and easy drink.
Ingredients: 4 oz chocolate milk, 8 oz coffee or espresso.
Make the foam by pouring the chocolate milk in a jar with a lid, and shake till frothy and doubled in size (about 30 seconds):
Pour the coffee into your favorite mug, and gently pour the milk and foam in the coffee:
Enjoy!
