RecipesEggnog Coffee Take a traditional Christmas drink and add a kick of coffee to create this luscious combination. With just two ingredients, eggnog coffee is a perfectly easy entertaining option. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesMocha Eggnog This chocolaty twist on traditional eggnog will spread good cheer at your Christmas or New Year’s celebration. My family makes a batch each year to sip while opening presents. —Beth Ann Hill, Dayton, Ohio
RecipesGhostly Hot Cocoa Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top. —Ruby Gibson, Newton, North Carolina
RecipesFlavored Mocha Drink Mix I rely on vanilla and almond extracts to get two great flavors from one hot beverage mix. At Christmastime, you can package these fun mixes in pretty jars, decorative tins or holiday mugs to make great-tasting gifts. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Dishes & Beverages85 Homemade Food Gifts for Foodies Treat friends and family to something extra-special this year with one (or two, or three!) of these homemade food gift ideas.
RecipesHot Spiced Lemon Drink I received this recipe from a lady in our church who is an excellent cook. She has shared several slow-cooker recipes with us. We really enjoy the sweet-tangy flavor of this warm citrus punch. —Mandy Wright, Springville, Utah
RecipesWhite Chocolate Brandy Alexander This brandied white cocoa is a wonderful drink to warm up with after coming in from the cold. Whipped topping and chocolate shavings make special finishing touches. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesIrish Coffee This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesCocoa for a Crowd Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. “On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the spot,” Pat assures.
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RecipesSlow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter’s chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a platter of festive cookies at your next holiday gathering. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesMulled Merlot This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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RecipesHarvest Apple Cider I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland
RecipesPeppermint Hot Chocolate More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the rich beverage that’s quick to fix, a dollop of whipped cream with crushed candy tops each mug lusciously. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesHot Cider Punch My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee