Hot Drinks

Forget those powdery mixes. This is homemade hot cocoa the way Grandma used to make it -- rich, creamy, and unforgettable.

Try this great recipe for a cold day.

Not much to say about this delicious drink.

The Aztec emperor Montezuma had an extraordinary fondness for hot chocolate--he drank up to 50 gobletfuls a day. If yours is a family who loves hot chocolate, here's a quick and economical recipe to keep you well supplied.

These delicious, smiling sippers are simple to make.

This hot cider recipe, tinted a snappy red with melted cinnamon candies, makes for an extra-festive salute to holiday carolers.

Package all the fixings for hot cocoa in this festive cone, a great holiday gift for babysitters, teachers, and neighbors.

A dash of pudding mix turns a winter favorite into an extra-special treat.

Warm up a cold day with a mug of hot cider topped with a hint of caramel.

Turn the classic hot-chocolate treat on its head by serving up steaming mugs of this vanilla-flavored tummy warmer -- topped with dollops of chocolaty cream.

The secret ingredient in this mix is the mini chocolate chips, which melt when combined with the boiling water and give the cocoa an extra-rich flavor.