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As seems to happen every year, the holidays are somehow just around the corner again. It’s almost time to start embracing cheesy Christmas music, unearthing your Christmas sweaters, and making lists.
My favorite part of the holidays is always sitting down to a giant feast with friends and family to enjoy all the decadent drinks and nibbles.
I’m big on homemade everything (yep, even the cranberry sauce!), and eggnog is one thing that’s infinitely better when you make it from scratch. It’s worth the extra effort, so ditch the flavorless store-bought cartons and make your own. If you’re not a fan of the drink, there are other creative ways to cook with these creamy, boozy flavors that might surprise you. You may even convert the eggnog haters in your family.
The key to a great eggnog is not being modest with your flavorful ingredients. Don’t be shy with that nutmeg and cinnamon. Here’s the perfect eggnog recipe to get you started.
Source: jamieoliver.com
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Tip: The eggnog mixture from step 2 can be refrigerated overnight or for up to 3 days, so you can do most of the prep ahead of time.
Many people are concerned about the use of raw eggs in homemade eggnog recipes. According to the FDA, eggnog causes many cases of salmonella poisoning over the holidays. Salmonella mainly comes from egg yolks, but it can sometimes be found in egg whites. While some people believe alcohol kills any bacteria, if you’re still not sure and you want to be safe, there are ways to get around the raw egg conundrum.
If you’re concerned about the use of raw eggs, there are several options:
Now it’s time to get creative with your eggnog. Here are two ways to switch up this classic creamy beverage to impress your guests.
Source: lecremedelacrumb.com
Makes: 14 servings
Cupcake Ingredients:
Frosting Ingredients:
Preparation:
Source: allrecipes.com
Makes: 36 1.5-inch squares
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Preparation:
While we can all agree that the first half of the name “egg” refers to the fact that the drink contains eggs, there are a whole host of debated meanings for the “nog” bit. Some people claim nog was a kind of strong beer, while others say it refers to wooden mugs called noggins used to serve alcohol. Still others claim it was a combination of grog – colonial slang for rum – and noggin, the wooden mug, and that it was first called egg-n-grog. Still others think nog is related to the Scottish term “nugg” from “nugged ale,” an ale heated with a hot poker.
But whatever you believe, eggnog has been around since the 14th century, so it’s an undisputed classic in the lineup of favorite holiday beverages.
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