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Besan Doodh: A Drink Worthy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Malala & Kailash. One thought crossed my mind every time I took a sip of the Besan Doodh.

Besan Doodh: A Drink Worthy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Malala & Kailash

The thought overwhelmed the bold cardamom and it distracted from the warm milk tinged with saffron. A small thing, really – a sentence, again and again, bringing tears to my eyes. “I didn’t clip her wings.” Malala Yousafzai. Photo by Claude Truong (2013) These are the words of Malala Yousafzai’s father. As of Friday, Malala is the world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner and the first Pakistani winner. Malala’s father was the first person to write a girl’s name on the family tree – a family tree that went back hundreds of years. Chai Hot Chocolate. Here’s the thing about this time of year. It’s heartwarming, and exciting, and magical…and exhausting. Because let’s face it, we were a little busy even BEFORE we started having to make all those lists and check them twice, right?

Don’tget me wrong – I like the holidays as much as the next girl. I love decorating the entire house within an inch of its life. Even those parts that don’t especially love being draped in jingle bells…I just can’t help it. In addition to all this, my birthday is in the middle of December – and the day after my birthday is the teenager’s birthday. So give yourself a gift sometime in the next few weeks and make this. Ingredients 4 cups low-fat milk 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli) 10 cardamom pods, coarsely cracked (and if you can't find these, don't give up! 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, cracked 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided Directions.

The "Jumpin' Monkey" recipe on Food52.com. Sweet Lassi with Rose Water Recipe on Food52. Heirloom Tomato and Mango Lassi with Ground Sumac Recipe on Food52. Cooking is more fun with friends.

Heirloom Tomato and Mango Lassi with Ground Sumac Recipe on Food52

Find your friends who are already on Food52, and invite others who aren't to join. Let's GoLearn more Join Our Community Follow amazing home cooks. Collect recipes and articles. Sign Up ♥ 283 + Save ▴ If you like it, save it! Save and organize all of the stuff you love in one place. Got it! If you like something… Click the heart, it's called favoriting. Author Notes: Well just when I thought I was done with my recipes for this week, I had one lone gorilla orange blossom tomato left and a mango that needed to be used up as well.

Food52 Review: The lassi is deeply underappreciated, don’t you think? Serves 1-2 Your Best Recipe Using Heirloom Tomatoes Contest Finalist! More Great Recipes: Fruit|Appetizers|Breakfast & Brunch|Hors d'oeuvres|Snacks. Cardamom Hot Chocolate Recipe on Food52. Cooking is more fun with friends.

Cardamom Hot Chocolate Recipe on Food52

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Author Notes: Restorative after being out in subzero temps. Food52 Review: WHO: Motease is a former dairy hand, kitchen hand, lab rat, and product development tech. Serves 1 2 tablespoons dark chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 cup milk 3 green cardamom pods, crushed with the back of a knife 1/2 teaspoon vanilla In a small saucepan, heat milk and cardamom pods over medium-low heat. This recipe is a Wildcard Contest Winner! 10 Minute Cashew Maca Hot Chocolate (Vegan) This 10 minute cashew maca hot chocolate is my absolute ideal.

10 Minute Cashew Maca Hot Chocolate (Vegan)

It’s deeply chocolatey, lightly sweet and rich but not overly so. And it’s quick! Not to mention nourishing. After a big mugful I feel energized and inspired. It hasn’t snowed in Virginia yet. Maca has a subtle sweetness too it. In other news: we’re decorating Logan’s standup bass like a Christmas tree this year! Much love — Renee 10 Minute Cashew Maca Hot Chocolate (Vegan) Author: Renee Shuman (Will Frolic for Food) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2-3 servings This creamy, silky hot chocolate whips up quick! Ingredients ½ cup unsalted raw cashew pieces 2½ cups filtered water 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (plus more to your liking) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon maca powder 2 ounces dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped Instructions Combine the cashew pieces and the filtered water in the bowl of a high powered blender. Related.