Cranberry Juice

Cranberry Juice

Modified from Taste of Home

2 C. Cranberries
2 C. water
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. orange juice

Directions
In a soup kettle, bring water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until berries begin to pop.
Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard berries. Return cranberry juice to the pan. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from the heat. Cool. Transfer to a pitcher; Add 2 more Cups water. cover and refrigerate until chilled.


Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 200 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, trace protein.

Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi

My boys love it!

From Woman's Day magazine, July 8, 2008

1 Mango, peeled and cut into chunks
1 C. yogurt
1 Tbsp. honey
2 C. ice

Purée the mango in a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until frothy.

Makes 2 servings.

Snow Flake Cocoa

Snow Flake Cocoa

From http://allrecipes.com/recipe/snow-flake-cocoa/detail.aspx

"This is an easy and delicious cocoa you can make in your slow cooker. It is great for Christmas parties!"

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cook Time: 2 Hrs 30 Min
Ready In: 2 Hrs 35 Min

Ingredients
2 cups whipping cream
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
Garnish:
Whipped cream
Candy canes (optional)

Directions
1.Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and white chocolate chips in a slow cooker.
2.Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Stir again before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes, as desired.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 433 | Total Fat: 32.5g | Cholesterol: 84mg

It needs the whipped cream. A little nutmeg sprinkled on top is nice, too. You can also crush up the candy canes until they are fine and then sprinkle them on top. For a little more than a serving, try below:

1/4 C. whipping cream
3/4 C. milk
1/8 tsp. vanilla
1.5 oz. white chocolate chips