Hot Chocolate [1]
From Martha Stewart [2]

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 quart milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Salt

, optional

1. Put cocoa powder in saucepan. Stir in milk a bit at a time until cocoa liquefies; add remainder.
2. Add chocolate chips; melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pinch of salt.
5. Ladle into mugs; top with whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 4.