Julie in CA Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 For summer church fellowship time we enjoy root beer floats. What would be easy-peasy but more appropriate for wintertime? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 hot chocolate with marshmallows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewoman Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well, it's more of a fall drink, but hot apple cider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 hot chocolate with marshmallows. Well, it's more of a fall drink, but hot apple cider? :iagree: w/ both of these, and a nice plate of cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 hot chocolate with marshmallows. :iagree: This was my first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kht2006 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 hot wassil apple cider with cinnnamon sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hot Chocolate Floats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 :D Irish coffee came immediately to mind but maybe that isn't quite appropriate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hot chocolate! When I was little we always went to the lights at a nearby Catholic church that decorated their grounds. It was a winter wonder-land for a little girl :). What completed it was the sweet ladies that handed out hot chocolate & "flower cookies". Those round-scalloped edged butter cookies that are in the cheaper no-name section at the store :). I LOVED THOSE COOKIES. And that night. Every Christmas I couldn't wait. I wonder sometimes what will make such a memory for my kids :). What will be their "flower cookie" :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) I'm looking for a dessert more than a beverage. I started out making lovely desserts for Sunday nights, then the group grew, and I could no longer make specialty desserts in the quantity needed, every single week. I settled on making root beer floats on the first Sunday of the month as an easier dessert alternative. It just doesn't seem appropriate any more with colder weather closing in. I need more ideas. :bigear: ETA: The bar is kind of high, because people know of my professional skills, and because I've traditionally done nice desserts for Sunday night. I'm just tired, and looking for a break without completely dropping the tradition. :tongue_smilie: Edited November 7, 2011 by Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 But, see, for me, a good hot chocolate, made with milk and real cocoa would BE dessert: warm, satisfying, and filling. Whipped cream or (if we have to have them), marshmallows would be a bonus. I don't think you would have to make anything more food-y than that, personally. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 When I first read the title I thought, "If root beer floats in the summer, does it sink in the winter?" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enough Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm looking for a dessert more than a beverage.I started out making lovely desserts for Sunday nights, then the group grew, and I could no longer make specialty desserts in the quantity needed, every single week. I settled on making root beer floats on the first Sunday of the month as an easier dessert alternative. It just doesn't seem appropriate any more with colder weather closing in. I need more ideas. :bigear: ETA: The bar is kind of high, because people know of my professional skills, and because I've traditionally done nice desserts for Sunday night. I'm just tired, and looking for a break without completely dropping the tradition. :tongue_smilie: It's not fancy, but it is easy and warm and YUMMY: Crock Pot Chocolate Mud Cake. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 When I first read the title I thought, "If root beer floats in the summer, does it sink in the winter?" :lol: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Empanadas with a Mexican hot chocolate. They're very good with a pumpkin filling, which works for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Godiva hot chocolate with REAL whipped cream made fresh. Gets my son every time... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Mexican chocolate is our favorite. We have a brand from Nestlé called, "Abuelita" that we love. Throw some whipped cream with shaved chocolate on top and you have a decadent winter treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hot Chocolate with choice of toppings: Marshmallows, Crushed Peppermint Candy, Mini Chocolate Chips, Whipped Cream, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hot Chocolate Floats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Oh! Dessert! Winter favorites: Bread pudding (make ahead & refrigerate, pop in the oven 1 hr or so before serving), wait, is it at your house? Hmm...pumpkin rolls, LOVE these, can spend a day making a bunch & freeze them. Just pop them out of the freezer and serve~can serve frozen or not, kinda like Sara Lee Pound Cake :D. Hot chocolate pudding with vanilla wafers. I'm sure I can think of more, but right now I'm stuck on bread pudding. I just LOVE bread pudding & wish I had some right now! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Also, don't forget fruit. I find that a bowl of fresh, seasonal cut up fruit is usually a welcome treat for ANYONE. Homemade whipped cream would make it special for anyone who wanted something really sweet :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I think anything pumpkin would fit the bill. I posted a fantastic pumpkin cake recipe last week, but I agree with pumpkin rolls, pumpkin cookies...I could go on! To me fall is the only time I get a craving for apple cider- and I go crazy for pumpkin!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I made pumpkin butter wontons for our Halloween party. They'd be easy to do ahead and keep warm (if you wanted them warm). Everyone loved them. They'd go great with something like hot chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I picked up a "hot chocolate kit" that included the hot chocolate, a candy cane, two hershey kisses, and mini marshmallows. the candy can will make it seem more like christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm writing down ideas--thanks! I think I'd better describe more clearly what I'm after though. ;) Professionally, I spend hours & hours every week making lovely desserts for customers, including specialty desserts for a local restaurant. It's my job, and it takes up lots of my time. While I enjoy sharing the "fruits of my hands" with others, I do occasionally grow weary of being in my kitchen. It's been my habit to provide desserts for Sunday night church. Typically, I make something like black forest layer cake, bread pudding with creme anglaise, or fruit cobbler with mascarpone whipped cream, or flourless chocolate cake with bittersweet chocolate ganache drizzle. In looking to simplify one Sunday a month, I've been making the first Sunday night of every month root beer float night.The floats are great because I don't have to prepare anything. All I have to do is pop into the store on the way. What I'm looking for is something (like the root beer floats), where I don't really have to do any work to make it happen. I'm open to more ideas. :bigear: (Though I very much appreciate all of the suggestions given so far!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Pound cake and cut up strawberries? Oreos and milk? Store bought brownies and a scoop of ice cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm writing down ideas--thanks! I think I'd better describe more clearly what I'm after though. ;) Professionally, I spend hours & hours every week making lovely desserts for customers, including specialty desserts for a local restaurant. It's my job, and it takes up lots of my time. While I enjoy sharing the "fruits of my hands" with others, I do occasionally grow weary of being in my kitchen. It's been my habit to provide desserts for Sunday night church. Typically, I make something like black forest layer cake, bread pudding with creme anglaise, or fruit cobbler with mascarpone whipped cream, or flourless chocolate cake with bittersweet chocolate ganache drizzle. In looking to simplify one Sunday a month, I've been making the first Sunday night of every month root beer float night.The floats are great because I don't have to prepare anything. All I have to do is pop into the store on the way. What I'm looking for is something (like the root beer floats), where I don't really have to do any work to make it happen. I'm open to more ideas. :bigear: (Though I very much appreciate all of the suggestions given so far!) A warm tapioca? It can be made/served in a crock pot, and not a lot of work. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/slow-cooker-tapioca-pudding/detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Store bought brownies and a scoop of ice cream? Ding, ding, ding! I believe we have a winner here, folks! :hurray: This would probably work, if I can find store bought brownies at a reasonable price, and if I drizzle chocolate sauce over the top. And add whipped cream. ;) Now all I have to do is convince myself I don't need to make warm homemade brownies, and I don't have to make my regular hot fudge sauce recipe, and that squirty whipped cream from a can is an acceptable substitute for freshly whipped. :blush: I may be one of those perfectionistic, overachiever types...:001_huh: Edited November 7, 2011 by Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2boys Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hot coco!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagomom Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Peppermint hot chocolate Peppermint white hot chocolate Those are my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I agree with Peppermint White Chocolate. Picture oodles of whipped cream covered with crushed peppermint candies. Or some kind of Eggnog concoction. Or hot apple cider. Or Roasted Marshmallow drink... Imp & I saw that last week at Montana's. :drool5: It looked lovely and it was considered a dessert drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Ding, ding, ding!I believe we have a winner here, folks! :hurray: This would probably work, if I can find store bought brownies at a reasonable price, and if I drizzle chocolate sauce over the top. And add whipped cream. ;) Now all I have to do is convince myself I don't need to make warm homemade brownies, and I don't have to make my regular hot fudge sauce recipe, and that squirty whipped cream from a can is an acceptable substitute for freshly whipped. :blush: I may be one of those perfectionistic, overachiever types...:001_huh: There are some great brownies and hot fudge sauces you can buy, but I would make fresh whipped cream in a cream whipper rather than buy the stuff in the can. It's awesome! And, almost no work. You could also doll the brownies up by putting crushed peppermint candies, or chopped Andes mints, etc., as a side option. Or flavor the whipped cream with cinnamon. For those days that you feel like tinkering..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Gingerbread! Serve whipped cream to dollop on top, and everyone will think it's a feast. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I would've suggested one of those crock pot molten/pudding cake type desserts ... but think you should consider sticking with root beer floats, even in the winter. They are special and for some reason, not something people conjure up often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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