This article originally published on The Kitchn. See it there: This 3-Ingredient “Frozen Hot Chocolate” Is So Good, My Family ...

I made hot-chocolate recipes from Ina Garten, Jacques Torres, Sandra Lee, Alton Brown, Carla Hall. My favorite recipe for hot chocolate was Sandra Lee's, which calls for a bit of alcohol.

4. The Hot Cocoa That’s Too Much Work: Giada De Laurentiis’ Triple Chocolate Hot Cocoa 5. The Dead Simple Hot Cocoa: Nigella Lawson’s Mystic Hot Chocolate 6.

I may even work on a hot chocolate bar idea that would be fun for a winter party. It all depends on how distracted I get trying to stay warm and cuddling with the cats. LOL!

With a bit of creativity and a few simple supplies, you can create a hot chocolate station to make any occasion more special. I’ve got five easy and inspired ideas to get you started!

What is more satisfying, or more nostalgic, than a chocolate pudding cup? When I was starting out in pastry, in the way-back of the early 2000s, I was dedicated to appealing to diners my own age ...

Hot chocolate is rich in flavonoids that help boost your mood. It also helps keep you warm during the cozy monsoon evening.