From the TODAY Show, Feb. 18, 2015.

What could be more satisfying on a chilly February day than a steaming mug of hot chocolate or cider? On the TODAY Show, I shared some of my favorite hot beverages, including Nutella hot chocolate (which can be spiked or not — your choice!), pear and ginger cider, and a salted caramel cocktail.

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Click here to try out all of my recipes from this episode of the TODAY Show.