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Grilled Peppers Recipe

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Step #1 More Back of the Box Gourmet By Michael McLaughlin The most successful comfort foods take a particular happy moment, & recreate that feeling of well-being so successfully we can call it up as needed, usually of childhood, merely by enjoying the food in question.
Step #2 If after a long-ago skating, or snowman-making session, a big mug of real hot chocolate ever warmed you & your icy fingers back to happiness, sled-riding, you'll be glad to know this grown-up version will work a similar magic today.
Step #3 In a small saucepan over low heat/flame, slowly scald the milk with the orange zest & cinnamon.
Step #4 Remove the cinnamon sticks, if using.
Step #5 In a mixer, mix the hot milk with the chocolate & Grand Marnier.
Step #6 Cover the mixer & mix on slowish speed until very smooth, about 30 seconds.
Step #7 (mix slowly to avoid the mixture running over the mixer lid.
Step #8 ) Pour as soon as possible into warm mugs & top this with whipped cream, if desired.
Step #9 MAKES 4 to 6 servings Gilding the Lily: The recipe doesn't say that the chocolate should be sliced, but things will go more smoothly if you do so.
Step #10 Only someone seriously out of touch with the real spirit of hot chocolate would consider whipped cream to be optional.
Step #11 Apply a generous dollop to each mug & then Sprinkle top it with shaved chocolate curls for added flavor & visual appeal.
Step #12 --.
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