Author: chefalice

This is a standard salsa that you find everywhere in Mexico. Tomatillos have a natural acidic and fresh note that gives them a little sparkle. (They keep that sparkle even after they’re cooked, as they are here.) Tomatillo salsa is a natural with the flavors of grilled meats, but it is a great do-ahead, have-on-hand salsa to freshen up just about anything off the grill or out of a skillet.

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There are few things more comforting than a warm mug of cocoa before bedtime, and few ingredients more slumber-friendly than almond milk. Almonds are a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that contributes to a good night’s sleep. The relaxing and soothing effect of warm milk made from ground almonds mixed with cocoa powder will help you fall asleep softly and soundly. Better than a sleeping pill.

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The original drink was invented on a stormy night in 1943 when a Pan Am flight headed from Ireland to New York was forced to turn back in bad weather. Upon return to Shannon airport, the cook warmed up passengers with whiskey-spiked coffee topped with cream. Cocoa has many notable affinities, and it blends particularly well with coffee in this riff on the classic after-dinner libation. Sipping spiked hot mocha through the cool, lightly-whipped cream is a remarkable sensation. The complementary flavors combine in a drink that doubles as dessert.

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