In the early days of microwave ovens, a recipe like this was always
part of the demonstrations given by manufacturers' home economists.
It proved how fast and how much fun the microwave could be. It still
does.
1
tablespoon cornstarch
2
tablespoons cocoa
powder
2
tablespoons sugar
3/4
cup milk
1/4
teaspoon vanilla
extract
1. In a large mug (at least 12 ounces),
dissolve the cornstarch, cocoa, and sugar in the milk.
2. Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or
until mixture boils.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1
hour.
Substitutions: Instead of cocoa, use 3 tablespoons chocolate
bits. Stir them into the hot pudding with the vanilla. Instead of
vanilla, use orange zest, grated or very finely julienned.
