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Happy holidays!

We've got a big batch of goodies to catch up on in this overstuffed holiday edition of the Good. Food. Stories. newsletter. 

Whether you're planning to host a big party, serve a low-key brunch, or just sit on the couch with snacks and Love Actually, I've got a few suggestions for you. 

As always, the Good. Food. Stories. archives are filled with fantastic holiday fare, from over-the-top popcorn to bolognese for a whole crowd, so don't forget to peek through as you're looking for meal inspiration this month.

See you in 2019 for the TENTH YEAR of Good. Food. Stories.! (Can you believe it???)

Happy snacking, 
Casey
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NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE:
MATCHA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE


It's my sneaky suspicion that a lot of pastry chefs only love matcha powder for its color. An I don't blame them! It's hard to find something so naturally, crazily green that's not a salad leaf or kiwi—neither or which are particularly versatile in baked goods.

I personally love matcha for another reason, too: the leaf's tannic bitterness is such a wonderful contrast to sweet dairy. This makes it ideal for pairing with white chocolate, which is often way too overtly sugary and thick without any of the tempering effects of cocoa.

In this hot chocolate recipe, I like to take things one step further and use my new favorite non-dairy milk, Milkadamia, as the base. It's ridiculously decadent on its own, and when you add white chocolate—whoa, nelly. 

Use whatever milk you prefer, just note that if you're going with O.G. cow milk, you'll probably want a splash of vanilla extract in there too.

Oh, and please use real block white chocolate for this recipe, too, not chips—trust a pro, it melts more easily and also chops more easily than the dark stuff!

Cheers!
 

Matcha White Hot Chocolate

Makes 2 large mugs or 4 small festive glasses of hot chocolate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
  • 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) milk or non-dairy milk
  • 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons matcha powder + additional for serving
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • whipped cream for serving
Instructions
  1. Heat the milk in a small (1-quart) saucepan over medium heat until it's steaming but not yet simmering.
  2. Add the white chocolate and whisk until completely melted.
  3. Whisk in the matcha powder until dissolved with no lumps remaining.
  4. Whisk in the vanilla extract, if using.
  5. Divide between 2 large or 4 small mugs. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.
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Casey Barber is a food writer, photographer, and recipe developer whose work regularly appears on TODAY Food, The Kitchn and other national publications.

She is the author of Classic Snacks Made from Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats and Pierogi Love: New Takes on an Old-World Comfort Food.

Casey is also the founder and art director of The Casey BarberSHOP, an online retail store for pop culture-inspired gifts.

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