Dreamy Creamy Hot Chocolate

This is my favorite recipe for Hot Chocolate, what better time to share it!?

1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 c unsweetened cocoa

1 1/2 t vanilla

1/8 t salt

6 1/2 c hot water

In a large saucepan, combine milk, cocoa, vanilla & salt. Mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water, heat through, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Don't forget the marshmallows!! (leftover can be stored in the fridge for a few days)

and one more... (sorry it took so long Becky & Randi)

Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue (shwee-shwee)

(Unlike my husband, I love a meatless dish once in a while & this is one Jer not only loves but requests!)

1 1/2 c ditalini pasta

1/4 c good olive oil (I use extra virgin Bertolli, make sure it says 'first cold press')

2 t minced garlic (use fresh in a garlic press)

5 plum tomatoes, chopped

6 oz shredded (not grated) parmesaen cheese (or you can use 8 oz FRESH mozzerella cut in cubes)

8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

1 can of whole black olives

salt to taste

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook abut 8 minutes, al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes & olives & saute until heated through. Add the cooked pasta. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheese and basil and toss to coat.