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Mulled Cider

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Here’s how to make mulled cider in a slow cooker or on the stove! Infused with mulling spices like cinnamon and cloves, it’s a cozy drink that fills your kitchen with a beautiful aroma in minutes. Here’s the perfect cozy drink for gray days and chilly evenings by the fire: mulled cider! Not only will it lift your spirits, it makes your entire kitchen smell like a candle shop. When I make this recipe, instantly everyone gathers around the pot, chattering and cupping their hands around the warm mugs. Mulled cider is great for entertaining (like Thanksgiving and Christmas ), since it makes a big batch. Here is my master recipe, with variations for both the stove and slow cooker! Mulled Cider Spices You’ll Need Mulled cider is made with whole spices, which infuse the entire drink with cozy flavor. If you taste straight apple cider, you’ll find the flavor is crisp and apple forward. But after simmering with mulling spices, the flavor blossoms into something warm and spiced. ...

Creamy White Sauce Pasta

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Here’s how to make a creamy white sauce pasta in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients! This versatile cream sauce recipe uses 2% milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter spin. Add veggies, shrimp or chicken for a filling meal. You never need to make box mac and cheese again: just make this creamy white sauce pasta! This is a staple recipe in my house. The basic cream sauce is luscious and full of flavor, and get this: it doesn’t even use heavy cream! All you need is a handful of ingredients you may already have on hand. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up the sauce while you cook the pasta. Eat it straight up, as a pasta side dish , or add cooked veggies or protein to the sauce. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s made in minutes! Even just writing about it, I’m getting hungry. Ingredient Breakdown What you need for this white sauce pasta might already be on hand in your pantry and fridge. You’ll be amazed at the big flavor that comes from a few simple in...

25 Great Whiskey Cocktails

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Here are all the best whiskey cocktails for any occasion! Pick from these easy drinks using bourbon, Scotch, Irish and rye whiskey, from a classic Old Fashioned to a whiskey sour. Got a bottle of whiskey? After making dozens of whiskey cocktails, I’ve learned it’s one of the most versatile spirits out there. There are easy drinks, and craft cocktails with unique ingredients. While it’s often used in fall and winter, there are summer whiskey drinks , too. The flavor ranges from sweet, sour, spicy, spirit-forward, and fruity: there’s truly something for everyone! As a home cocktail expert and certified mixologist, I’ve gone through my list of the best whiskey cocktails, and I’ve realized it’s a true history lesson. These classic whiskey drinks span the ages: starting in 1688, through the 1800’s to the Prohibition Era and today. The cocktail recipes in the list below include all types of whiskey, including bourbon cocktails , Scotch whisky cocktails , rye whiskey cocktails , and ...