Mulled Cranberry Tea | Holiday Recipe

Angi, from A Return to Simplicity, and I have collaborated to bring you a recipe for our favorite holiday teas. She has given me her mulled cranberry tea recipe and I've given her my vanilla chai tea recipe. Be sure to check out Angi making my tea in her video.



The following is Angi's recipe. Please note: I brewed the tea bags in the slow cooker the entire cooking time, wheras Angi's recipe suggests you take the teabags out before starting the slow cooker. My recipe turned out great so either method is fine.

Mulled Cranberry Tea

2 black tea bags
1 cup boiling water
1 bottle (48oz) cranberry juice
1-3 Tablespoons honey (to taste)
1 large lemon sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves

Place tea bags in crockpot. Pour boiling water over tea bags, cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.

Stir in cranberry juice, honey, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover, cook on LOW 2-3 hours or on HIGH 1-2 hours.

Strain before serving.

This tea was so delicious and easy to make. I had unexpected company the day I made this and it was so nice to offer them such a special drink. This would be excellent for any holiday gathering. Thank you, Angi, for the recipe! Don't forget to check out her channel where she is making my vanilla chai tea.

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Check out this wonderful feature on the Madame Chic books in WomanScape's article, Jennifer L. Scott's Timely Holiday Gift: Madame Chic.



The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift for any special lady in your life.

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Take my new eCourse on the ten-item wardrobe. With over an hour of never-before-seen video instruction, notes and quizzes, you will feel prepared to create your own ten-item wardrobe. For those of you who already do the ten-item wardrobe, this course will keep you on track and provide further inspiration. The course is self-paced and includes a lively comment section with other ten-item wardrobe enthusiasts. Enjoy!



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Evelyn P. writes, "Jennifer, I LOVE your cooking videos, especially the freezer meals. I have tried several of your recipes and they have turned out great:) It is so nice to have a meal all set to go in the freezer and then the crock pot. Keep these coming, please.?"

Thank you, Evelyn! I really love doing cooking videos. In fact, we have a bonus video coming tomorrow for garlic shrimp fried rice. Thank you and see you tomorrow!




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Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili | Fall Recipe

Today's video shares a hearty and healthful turkey lentil chili recipe for you to make in the slow cooker. It's perfect for a chilly, autumn day. Make it in the morning and enjoy it in the evening! Feel free to substitute the vegetables and spices I used for whatever you have in your kitchen.



Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili with Vegetables
Serves 8

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 6oz can tomato paste
1 tsp salt
pepper
1 cup dry green lentils
2 cups water
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 8oz can diced tomatoes
1 4oz can diced green chiles, drained
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped

For garnish: chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, sour cream and avocado

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey with a dash of olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste to coat. Transfer the turkey mixture and add it to the slow cooker. Add the lentils, water, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin seeds (or whatever spices you'd like to use), celery and red pepper. Stir to combine. Cook on slow for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours. Garnish with chopped cilantro, scallions, sour cream and avocado... even cheese! Enjoy.


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Take my new eCourse on the ten-item wardrobe. With over an hour of never-before-seen video instruction, notes and quizzes, you will feel prepared to create your own ten-item wardrobe. For those of you who already do the ten-item wardrobe, this course will keep you on track and provide further inspiration. The course is self-paced and includes a lively comment section with other ten-item wardrobe enthusiasts. Enjoy!



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Regarding my Carrot Muffin recipe, Lori S. writes, "I have made these muffins several times and they are delicious! The last time I just used shredded carrots and they turned out great. So if someone doesn't juice, just know that the whole carrot works too!"

Hi Lori, that's great to hear that shredded carrots work just as well in the recipe. Thank you for letting us know!

I hope you enjoy today's video. See you all on Thursday for an October Favorites video plus an amazing giveaway for The Daily Connoisseur readers. You won't want to miss it!


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Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry | Easy Recipe

After reading Queen Lucia, I have had curries on my mind. Can you tell? First, I made an Authentic Indian Chicken Curry and in today's video, I'm making a mild coconut chicken curry in the slow cooker. I make this dish regularly and my children love it.

Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry
serves 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 14oz can coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 10oz package frozen peas, thawed
cilantro and green onion, chopped

Place potatoes and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the chicken on top. In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir, then pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 8 hours. A half hour before the cook time is finished, add the thawed peas. Continue cooking for 30 minutes. Serve the curry over rice and garnish with cilantro and green onion. Enjoy!


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I was interviewed by Annika of The Fernweh Society about writing, Paris and much more.

Sam's Sunday Favorites chooses At Home With Madame Chic as one of her favorite books right now.

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On Monday's One Week of Outfits from My Ten-Item Wardrobe post, Kristie writes: This video popped up as I was sitting schlumped at my desk in my home office, still in my PJs, rather in a funk and feeling very unmotivated to start my day. It was just the gentle kick in the pants I needed to get up, put on a cute dress and a little makeup, and restart my day with a better foot forward. Thanks for the nudge :)


Hi Kristie, your comment made me smile. I'm glad Monday's video provided you with the motivation you needed!


Have a lovely weekend and I will see you all on Monday!


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Slow Cooker Apple Breakfast Cobbler

Today I'm showing you a slow cooker apple breakfast cobbler that you can assemble the night before.







Feel free to make substitutions. Instead of butter, you can use coconut oil. You can use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar. Or you can omit the sugar entirely. This recipe is very customizable. My kids love this breakfast and when we serve it with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, it tastes like a decadent dessert!

Be sure to watch my video today to see how to make this easy breakfast.

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April, thank you so much for your kind note. I hope you enjoy the other two Madame Chic books!

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Slow Cooker Roast Chicken with Vegetables

To all of my fellow Americans, Happy Independence Day!

We are taking a break from the Q&As (you can see the last one in the pre-recorded series next week) for an easy slow cooker recipe that your family will love: roast chicken with vegetables.

The chicken comes out tasting like a rotisserie chicken, succulent and juicy with a crispy outer edge (thanks to my special trick!). I love using the crockpot because it just takes a little preparation in the morning and voil�, you have a home-cooked meal waiting for you in the evening. This recipe uses a homemade rub for the chicken, but you can use any rub you like. Lemon pepper would also be nice, as would plain salt and pepper.



Slow Cooker Roast Chicken with Vegetables

1 whole cut up chicken (with skin)
3 to 4 cups of chopped vegetables (I use carrot, celery, potato, onion and garlic)

Rub (or use whatever rub you like)
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp thyme
salt and pepper

Directions: Chop vegetables and place them in the slow cooker. Take the cut up chicken and rub generously with the rub. (Make sure the rub is fully mixed together before placing on the chicken.) Place chicken on top of the vegetables. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours or high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

When you are ready to eat, take the chicken out and place under a broiler, checking every two minutes (6 minutes worked for me). This will make the skin crispy.

Serve with vegetables and jus from the crockpot. Sprinkle with pepper and garnish with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Check out today's video to see the recipe being made. If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur

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Lillian writes:

Hi Jennifer! I think having a running list on the back of my mind of specific things I've been looking for has been most helpful. This spring for instance, I realized I was going to need a new swimsuit for the summer season. Instead of going to the store and buying the first thing that fit, I looked around and I did some research about which brands would be the highest quality I could budget for. I saved some money and in the meantime I put up with wearing the old suit. Then the brand I was most interested in had a sale. I was able to order a beautiful swimsuit in exactly the color I wanted for just under the price I had budgeted for. I'm really happy with it, and even more so because I had put the thought and planning into the purchase. Nothing is more rewarding than planning, budgeting and then shopping for an item. For one, it protects you from the "buyer's remorse" associated with impulse buys. In addition, purchasing things one at a time can make those purchases even more special and pleasurable than getting lots of new things all at once. When you plan, you avoid the potential for associating the things you own with negative emotions like guilt or financial stress.

Dear Lillian, you present a wonderful example of the correct way to shop for the ten-item wardrobe. In your case, with the swimsuit, you are talking about shopping for the "extras". After adopting this more mindful way of shopping, you will do this with everything you buy. No more impulse purchases! No more being swayed by marketing and sales! It truly is wonderful.

Sue writes:
Jennifer, I met you through my library audio book app.

The 10 item wardrobe concept is a God-send to me. I'm nearing 60 years old and am petite. Finding clothes is difficult when you're a 00P or 0P. Initially I felt great relief that I didn't have to find a closet-full of clothes--only a few items.

I've been amazed at the combinations I have. It's stretched me to look harder for the possibilities in front of me and I'm pleased.

Thank you!

Dear Sue, I'm so happy to hear that the ten-item wardrobe has been beneficial for you. Thank you for sharing your testimony!

Margery writes:

Here's something that helps me look and feel chic most days even if I'm just staying home with my kids. I put my hair in an easy and elegant updo (It's soooo hot in Atlanta now!), polish my toenails, and put on earrings and a necklace. I might only be wearing shorts and a plain t-shirt, but the little extras make you look and feel more polished. I do the simple makeup routine daily with makeup from Target. You don't have to spend huge amounts of $$$$ to be chic.

Dear Margery, It truly is the little details sometimes that bring us the most pleasure. I'm sure your family notice the effort you put into presenting yourself everyday. Thank you for sharing your tips!


This week, I would love to know what quick and easy crowd-pleasers you like to cook for your family. Do you have any recipe requests you'd like to see from me? Let me know in the comment section. See you all next week for the last installment of the Q&As.

See you on Thursday with a special message for my Polish readers for the publication of Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic!

The music in this week's video is: String Quartet No. 8 in F Major K 168 Allegro from Epidemic Sound


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