One of the great things about being home is the time to play! My Better Half eats cooking experiments on a regular basis! :) Some successes so far: Cajun Chicken (or Beef) Alfredo, Red Pepper Beef over Rice, and Autumn Pork (with apple butter and sweet potatoes.)
But today I tried making Chai. After comparing several Googled recipes, I picked one - and of course, immediately changed it. I'm not the kind of person who will go out and buy ingredients just for one recipe. If I don't have it on hand - it ain't goin' in. (Which is one reason why it's good MBH isn't picky. Sometimes substitutions are...interesting!) Here's what I did: (And I like it!)
1 1/4 t ground cinnamon
1 t ground cardamon
3/4 t ground cloves
1/8 t ground ginger
4 whole black peppercorns
3 c water
*Bring to a boil, reduce to med-low and simmer 5 minutes.
*Remove from heat, cover, let steep 10 minutes.
*Return to boiling.
Add 2 chai (or regular black) tea bags.
*Remove from heat, steep 5 minutes.
Add 3 Tb brown sugar
Add 1 c 2% (or whole) milk
*Heat on med-low 2 minutes.
*Strain anyway you want to. Or can. (I poured the mixture into a measuring pitcher, then through a mesh tea ball into my cup. Not very efficient, but that's what I had.)
*Enjoy! (Or refrigerate and enjoy chilled later.)
~Stick to it!
