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Crème de Menthe Brownies

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Take yourself back to a time of flappers, speakeasies and café’ society with a batch of Crème de Menthe Brownies. These rich, fudgy squares resurrect a lovely, old-fashioned liqueur to create a fresh new sensation.

Crème de Menthe Brownies

These Brownies Are the Cat’s Meow

I have a weakness for old-fashioned liqueurs and cocktails. I still think drinks like the Pink Squirrel, the Sidecar and the Golden Cadillac should be served in any proper establishment.

Crème de menthe is one of those iconic liqueurs. These Crème de Menthe Brownies allow me to blend my love of this liqueur with my love of chocolate.

They Are a Grownup Treat

These brownies offer three layers of rich, boozy indulgence that your guests will love. Be sure to keep them safely away from children and pets.

Tips for Making Crème de Menthe Brownies

  • Crème de menthe comes in white or green versions. If you can’t find the green type, add half a drop of green food coloring to the white one.
  • Use a good quality chocolate syrup for the richest flavor. Making your own chocolate syrup is easy, and the taste is amazing.

What to Serve with Crème de Menthe Brownies

Crème de Menthe Brownies are perfect for a party. They already have alcohol, and they already have a color scheme.

Go all out with the mint and chocolate by making these fabulous Grasshopper Drinks. This recipe is a good way to put your extra crème de menthe and chocolate sauce to good use.

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Crème de Menthe Brownies

CRÈME DE MENTHE BROWNIES…..three layers of rich, boozy indulgence!

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

Brownie

  1. Mix together the sugar, butter (1/2 cup), eggs, vanilla, flour, salt and chocolate syrup.

  2. Pour mixture into a greased pan (9"x13").

  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350°F.

Middle Layer

  1. Mix together the powdered sugar, butter (softened) and crème de menthe.

  2. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.

Icing

  1. Melt together the chocolate chips and butter (6 tbps).

  2. Pour the mixture evenly over the crème de menthe layer.

  3. Cut into bars while at room temperature and then keep refrigerated.

Crème de Menthe Brownies

Pesto Turkey Sliders

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Good things come in small packages, and that’s definitely true of these scrumptious Pesto Turkey Sliders. This recipe lets you keep all the fun of a bite-size burger while cutting the fat and adding some sophistication

Why You Need to Try These Pesto Turkey Sliders.

Most of us want to eat healthy, but we can’t resist our favorite guilty pleasures. This recipe lets you have it all.

These little sandwiches pack a lot of flavor into a small size. They’re a twist on classic hamburger sliders. This version uses lean turkey meat, oats and low-fat, antioxidant-packed pesto.

Pesto Turkey Sliders

Tips for Making Pesto Turkey Sliders

  • Pesto is the secret ingredient that takes these sliders from tame to tantalizing. Use a good pesto from the grocery store or an Italian deli. You can also make your own.
  • The best rolls for sliders are small, soft and dense. Try potato rolls for a buttery flavor or Hawaiian-style rolls for a touch of sweetness.
  • Oats are a great way to stretch out ground meat. Your meat will be tender and full of flavor. Best of all, oats are cheap and they’re good for you.

What to Serve with Pesto Turkey Sliders

French fries are a natural with sliders. Bake a batch of fragrant, golden sweet potato fries for a real taste treat.

Make a pitcher of Cajun Lemonade to enhance the fresh, sunny flavors of the pesto and turkey. For a nonalcoholic version, use lemon-lime soda in place of the rum.

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Pesto Turkey Sliders

These Pesto Turkey Sliders let you keep all the fun of a bite-size burger while cutting the fat and adding some sophistication.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix first three ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add in ground turkey and mix with your hands.

  3. Form slider-sized patties.

  4. Cook on a nonstick griddle or pan for a total of about 14 minutes, turning approximately every 4 minutes.
  5. Add cheese on top and cook for one more minute.

Recipe Notes

Makes 6-8 patties; Serves 4-6 with sides.

I used store-bought refrigerated pesto. I think any kind of traditional pesto would work though. Also, mozzarella cheese was really good, but provolone or swiss would be good alternatives.

Pesto Turkey Sliders

Coconut Lime Cupcakes

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Immerse yourself in all the flavors that take you back to your favorite island paradise with these Coconut Lime Cupcakes. These light, fluffy cupcakes are pretty as a picture and not too sweet. They’re a perfect bite of tropical bliss.

Coconut Lime Cupcakes

What’s Special About These Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Some of us can’t get enough of tropical flavors, and we chase them all year long. We know that the sharp, clean smell of limes and the warm, creamy taste of coconut belong together.

If you like Key lime pie or coconut cream pie, you will enjoy this twist on those old favorites.

Tips for Making Coconut Lime Cupcakes

  • Make sure you use fresh lime juice. Bottled juice won’t give you the same flavor. To squeeze the most out of your limes, follow the handy tips here.
  • If you’ve never heard of icing sugar, don’t worry. Icing sugar and confectioners’ sugar are essentially the same, and either one is fine.
  • These cupcakes are great at any gathering. You can even make them ahead of time if you store them properly or wait to frost them.

What to Serve with Coconut Lime Cupcakes

If you’re serving them at a kids’ party, this easy, bubbly pineapple sherbet punch is a great match.

For a grown-up gathering, make the most of their lime-infused, tropical nature by serving them with margaritas or straight shots of a good tequila.

They also pair perfectly with a light-bodied white wine like Riesling, Sancerre or Chenin Blanc.

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Coconut Lime Cupcakes

These Coconut Lime Cupcakes are pretty as a picture and not too sweet. They're a perfect bite of tropical bliss.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat together butter, sugar and eggs. Add lime and stir some more.
  5. In thirds, add dry ingredients into bowl of wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until batter completely forms.
  6. Fold shredded coconut into batter.
  7. Scoop cupcake batter into each section of the muffin tin, filling it about 2/3 of the way.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes and allow to cool before decorating.

Buttercream Frosting Instructions

  1. Use an electric mixer to beat together butter, icing sugar, lime and milk. Start on slow speed, then gradually increase to high.

  2. Once the ingredients are well-incorporated and smooth, add gel food coloring and beat more. The buttercream is ready once it forms semi-stiff peaks.
  3. Scoop buttercream into a piping bag with Wilton #12 attached. Frost each cupcake generously.
  4. Sprinkle cupcakes with shredded coconut. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Yields: 12 to 18 cupcakes

Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Cuban Mojo Potatoes

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Are you looking for a way to kick a bland, ho-hum dinner into a spicy fiesta of flavor? Look no further than these Cuban Mojo Potatoes.

Cuban Mojo Potatoes

You Need These Cuban Mojo Potatoes In Your Life

Potatoes are a wonderful side dish, but after a while they can get boring.

That’s when these Cuban Mojo Potatoes step up. They’ll rescue your dinner with that twist you’re looking for. They’re easy to make, and they perk up any meal.

You’re Going to Love These Cuban Mojo Potatoes

Use them as a side dish, take them to a potluck or serve them to guests you want to impress. These delicious, versatile potatoes can do it all.

The best part is that you cook them on your barbecue, so there’s no hot oven to worry about. Let them roast away while you get other things done.

How to Make Cuban Mojo Potatoes

  • These take about an hour to cook on the barbecue. Make sure you time everything correctly if you’re dinner for the same meal.
  • The recipe calls for Yukon Gold potatoes. If you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute red potatoes or white potatoes.

What to Serve with Cuban Mojo Potatoes

If you want to make them part of a whole meal, why not stay with the Cuban theme? Try some Cuban shredded beef that you can make in your crockpot, or go all out and make authentic Cuban sandwiches stuffed with meat and cheese.

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Cuban Mojo Potatoes

Are you looking for a way to kick a bland, ho-hum dinner into a spicy fiesta of flavor? Look no further than these Cuban Mojo Potatoes.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Allow BBQ Grill to heat up for 10 minutes.

  2. Using a cookie sheet, cover the bottom with foil.

  3. Place all ingredients into the center of the foil, except the cilantro.

  4. Cover ingredients with the foil into a tight package.

  5. Cover the ingredients with another layer of foil.

  6. Place the potatoes over the hottest part of the grill.

  7. Rotate the potatoes every 10 minutes for about 50-60 minutes.

  8. Remove from grill, unwrap, top with cilantro and enjoy!

Cuban Mojo Potatoes

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

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If you crave the taste of stuffed peppers, but want an easy version with no stuffing required, check out this totally satisfying Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup. This soup smells amazing while it’s cooking, and it tastes even better.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Here’s Why You Need This Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Do you ever get the craving for something but don’t have enough ingredients or enough time to make it? When that happens, count on soup to save the day.

A slow simmer of spices, fresh ingredients and rich-tasting broth can create a great meal that captures the flavors you want.

Soup is easy to make, easy on your budget and a surefire family favorite.

Helpful Tips for Making Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

  • For the best taste, use fresh ingredients. Here’s a great guide to picking and storing peppers of all kinds.
  • Like all soups, you can change ingredients according to what you have on hand. Switch the ground beef for ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles. Use saffron rice or Mexican-style rice instead of white. The possibilities are all delicious.

What to Serve with Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

The southwestern flavors in this soup make it a natural to pair with tortilla chips. Set out cut limes, avocado slices, shredded cheese and sour cream as topping options. They’ll take these flavors to the next level.

If your family prefers bread, serve warm, crusty rolls.

Crisp salads always go well with soup. Try a southwestern salad with homemade avocado dressing like this one.

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Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

If you crave the taste of stuffed peppers, but want an easy version with no stuffing required, check out this totally satisfying Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup. This soup smells amazing while it’s cooking, and it tastes even better.

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep stock pot with cooking spray.
  2. Add the ground meat in the stock pot.
  3. Brown the meat. Drain the fat.
  4. Add the pepper and onion.
  5. Cook the onion and pepper until the onion is translucent but not brown.
  6. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, thyme, and sage. Season with the salt and pepper. (to taste).
  7. Cover the stock pot . Allow the soup to simmer for 30-45 minutes. (Or until the peppers are tender)
  8. Add 2 cups of water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  9. Add rice cooking until tender.

  10. Add the rice to the soup.
  11. Garnish with the fresh chopped sage.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Muffaletta Sandwich

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Maybe you can’t take a trip to New Orleans, but your taste buds will feel like they’re there when they bite into this delectable, hearty Muffaletta Sandwich. This street food classic from the Big Easy is big and easy to make.

What’s Special About This Muffaletta Sandwich

Muffaletta sandwiches were created by Sicilian immigrants living in New Orleans.

This tasty meal combines the hearty goodness of freshly baked bread with the satisfying flavors of Italian cold cuts and Creole spiciness.

Muffaletta Sandwich

Helpful Tips for Making a Muffaletta Sandwich

  • The recipe calls for olive muffaletta salad. You can buy this premade in most grocery stores or Italian specialty shops, but you can also make your own in about 10 minutes.
  • Authentic muffaletta sandwiches are made with round loaves of sesame seed bread. If you can’t find them, use any large, crusty loaves that will stand up to the cheese, spread and meats. You can also bake the bread yourself.

What to Serve with a Muffaletta Sandwich

A sandwich this big and flavorful deserves the right pairing when it comes to beverages.

Keep the New Orleans theme going by pairing it with an Abita beer. I suggest the crisp Maison Blanc or the summery Strawberry Lager.

Abita is the oldest and best-known craft brewery in New Orleans. You can find Abita beers at any liquor store that carries craft beers.

If you’re serving it to kids or adults who prefer nonalcoholic beverages, match it with a refreshing, Southern-style tea or sipper.

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Muffaletta Sandwich

Maybe you can’t take a trip to New Orleans, but your taste buds will feel like they’re there when they bite into this delectable, hearty Muffaletta Sandwich. This street food classic from the Big Easy is big and easy to make.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Open bread on a large surface like a cutting board. Remove some of the inner bread to create room for the stack of meats and cheeses.
  2. Brush the open sides on each half of bread with olive oil. Spread olive salad over the olive oil on both pieces of bread.
  3. On the bottom half of the sandwich, begin layering the ham, provolone, mortadella or bologna, and mozzarella.

  4. On the opposite (top) half of the sandwich, place the salami over the olive salad. Using the salami to help hold the olive salad in place, invert the top and place on the bottom.

  5. Press the sandwich down and secure with plastic wrap. Remove plastic wrap before serving.

  6. Sandwich can be stored overnight (covered with plastic wrap) if needed or sliced and served immediately.

Recipe Notes

Mortadella is not easy to find in common grocery stores. A cured pork embedded with pieces of fat, the closest substitute is common bologna. But don’t be skeptical. It tastes amazing in this combination. Also, it is easier to make this sandwich if you stack everything on one side EXCEPT for the final layer of meat. Place the salami on the opposite side to help hold the olive salad in place as you invert the sandwich half onto the other side. This sandwich is easier to slice with a serrated bread knife. To prepare this for a picnic or potluck, slice into portions and rewrap each part in plastic wrap.

Muffaletta Sandwich

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

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If you like pumpkin pie, you will enjoy these Pumpkin Pudding Cookies. They combine white chocolate, spices and pudding to create velvety cookies that melt in your mouth.

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Celebrate the Flavors of Fall with Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Most of us can’t get enough of fall’s signature flavor. It doesn’t feel like the season has changed unless you’re inhaling cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg everywhere you go.

At the same time, you might be wondering if there’s more to life than pumpkin pie. These cookies answer that question.

Enjoy Moist, Dreamy Pumpkin Pudding Cookies Today

The best part about these cookies is their delectable, creamy texture. Pudding and pumpkin puree keep them moist. The addition of chocolate gives them unexpected richness.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

  • If you can’t find pumpkin pie pudding, use vanilla pudding and add a half-teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
  • Change the chips. Make these cookies Halloween-ready by using dark chocolate chips and turning them into spooky spiders.
  • Make sure you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Canned pumpkin pie filling has additional ingredients that can spoil the flavor and texture of these cookies.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

These cookies add delicious holiday flavor to any gathering. If you’re serving them to kids, try a tasty, nonalcoholic apple punch.

If you’re serving them at a grownup gathering, serve rum to bring out the warmth and richness of the spices. Try this hot buttered rum for a spectacular party pairing.

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Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

These Pumpkin Pudding Cookies combine white chocolate, spices and pudding to create velvety cookies that melt in your mouth.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

  2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the butter, both sugars, pudding mix into the mixing bowl. With the electric mixer cream the above ingredients. Add the pumpkin and vanilla to the mixture while continuing to use the electric mixer.
  5. Add the blended dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir well to combine. Stir in the white chocolate chip into the batter.
  6. With the measuring spoon drop the cookie dough onto the prepped cookie sheets.
  7. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
  8. When done remove from the oven and set aside to allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

If you do not have instant pumpkin spice pudding mix, you can substitute using vanilla pudding mix + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Southwestern Couscous Salad

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If you’re tired of your regular salads and side dishes, you’re gonna love this Southwestern Couscous Salad. Bursting with healthy goodness and bright flavor, this is the perfect side dish that’s hearty enough to be a main meal.

Southwestern Couscous Salad

Why You’re Going to Love this Southwestern Couscous Salad

If you’ve never eaten couscous, you’re missing out! A staple of North African cuisine, couscous has a light, fluffy texture and a nutty taste.

In traditional cooking, couscous is served with a meat, fish or vegetable stew on top. Some countries make it a side dish. This Southwestern Couscous Salad makes it the star attraction.

Southwestern Couscous Salad Is a Fast, Easy Recipe

You won’t believe how quick and easy this is to make. There’s no heat, no cooking, no grease and almost no prep time.

For the best results, follow these tips.

  • Use instant couscous. Making couscous from scratch is possible, but it’s time-consuming. Look for “instant” or “pre-steamed” on the label.
  • Substitute the beans. If you don’t like black beans, you can use pintos, red beans or garbanzos.
  • Make a vegan version. Your vegetarian and vegan friends will enjoy this filling, delicious salad. To make it vegan, just leave the cheese and bacon off, or use vegan versions.

How to Serve Southwestern Couscous Salad

Take this tasty salad along to a potluck, or enjoy it at home with friends. Serve this Southwestern Couscous Salad with light beer or a homemade lemon shandy. It’s a meal that tastes like sunshine.

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Southwestern Couscous Salad

This Southwestern Couscous Salad is bursting with healthy goodness and bright flavor. It's a perfect side dish, but also hearty enough to be a main meal.

Course Salad
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth and butter. Bring to a boil.

  2. Stir in the couscous. Remove pan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. (I prepared the vegetables during the 5 minutes of waiting)

  3. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, breaking up any chunks of couscous.

  4. In a colander or strainer, drain and rinse the black beans. Set aside.

  5. In a large bowl, add the sweet onion, red pepper, green pepper, parsley, cherry tomatoes and green onions.

  6. Drain the corn and then add to the bowl.

  7. Add the green chiles and black beans to the bowl. Stir to blend.

  8. In a separate small bowl, add the taco sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and seasoned pepper. Whisk all ingredients to blend well.

  9. Pour the mixture from the small bowl over the vegetables. Make sure the vegetables are coated in the sauce.

  10. Add the couscous to the vegetables. Stir well to blend the salad together.

  11. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.

  12. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS - Crumbled bacon or shredded cheese.

Southwestern Couscous Salad

The Very Best Dinner Recipes

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If you’re tired of expensive takeout and boring packaged meals, you’ve come to the right place. This collection of the best dinner recipes will inspire you to take a break from your usual dishes and try something new and exciting. With each meal carefully selected and kitchen-tested, we are confident they will satisfy your appetite and delight your tastebuds!

The Very Best Dinner Recipes

Best Dinner Recipes

10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta from The Clever Meal

10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta

One-Pot Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta from My Gorgeous Recipes

One-Pot Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta

Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu from Home Made Interest

Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu

Monterey Sausage Pie from Tasty Kitchen

Monterey Sausage Pie

Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach from Julia’s Album

Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Rollups from Creme de la Crumb

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Rollups

Sausage and Crescent Roll Casserole from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Sausage and Crescent Roll Casserole

Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers from Julia’s Album

Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers

Easy Keto Reuben Casserole from Stylish Cravings

Easy Keto Reuben Casserole

Beefy Tortilla Mexican Lasagna from Tastes of Lizzy T

Beefy Tortilla Mexican Lasagna

Creamy Beef and Shells from Princess Pinky Girl

Creamy Beef and Shells

Italian Drunken Noodles from Just A Pinch

Italian Drunken Noodles

Taco Lasagna from Smart School House

Taco Lasagna

Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls from Cravings of a Lunatic

Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls

Egg Roll in a Bowl from Stylish Cravings

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta from Kristine’s Kitchen

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups from Taste & Tell

French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet from Life Love Liz

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs from Little Spice Jar

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Cheesy Leftover Ham and Rice Casserole from I Wash You Dry

Cheesy Leftover Ham and Rice Casserole

Cream Cheese Chicken Stuffed Peppers from Buns In My Oven

Cream Cheese Chicken Stuffed Peppers

One Pan Healthy Chicken and Veggies from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

One Pan Healthy Chicken and Veggies

Baked Garlic Butter Chicken from Diethood

Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Chili Cheese Dog Bake from My Incredible Recipes

Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Slow Cooker Jambalaya from The Recipe Critic

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs from Eat Well 101

2019-11-11 Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs

Easy Crockpot Goulash from Spend With Pennies

Easy Crockpot Goulash

Shepherd’s Pie from Spend With Pennies

Shepherd's Pie

Healthier Hamburger Helper from The Recipe Rebel

Healthier Hamburger Helper

Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie from Pinch of Yum

Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls from Daring Gourmet

Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls

Greek-Style Baked Cod from The Mediterranean Dish

Greek-Style Baked Cod

Teriyaki Steak Bites from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Teriyaki Steak Bites

Taco Braid from 365 Days of Baking & More

Taco Braid

Skinny One Pot Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo from Cafe Delites

Million Dollar Chicken Bake

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles from Jen Around The World

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew from Gonna Want Seconds

Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew

3-Ingredient Orange Chicken from Crafty Morning

3-Ingredient Orange Chicken

Italian Beef Rollups from A Family Feast

Italian Beef Rollups

Chicken Fried Rice from The Recipe Critic

Chicken Fried Rice

Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham from For the Love of Food

Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

French Dip Biscuits from Plain Chicken

French Dip Biscuits

Garlic Steak & Cheesy Bacon Potato Hash Foil Packs from Cafe Delites

Garlic Steak & Cheesy Bacon Potato Hash Foil Packs

Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls from Domestic Superhero

Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder from Cafe Delites

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder

Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf from Centsless Meals

Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust

Old Fashioned Goulash from My Incredible Recipes

Old Fashioned Goulash

Poblano Chicken Enchiladas from Girl Gone Gourmet

Poblano Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Beef Tips from Valerie’s Kitchen

Slow Cooker Beef Tips

Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese from Cafe Delites

Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese

Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos from Lil’ Luna

Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos

Cheeseburger Burritos from Noshing with the Nolands – perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next tailgate.

Cheeseburger Burritos

Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon In Foil from Creme de la Crumb

Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon In Foil

Loaded Mashed Potato Meatloaf Casserole from Dinner Then Dessert

Loaded Mashed Potato Meatloaf Casserole

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts from Cafe Delites

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Dr. Pepper Roast from Normal Cooking – My favorite thing about this recipe is the gravy it makes!

Dr. Pepper Roast

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta from Small Town Woman

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Chili Relleno Casserole from Eazy Peazy Mealz

Chili Relleno Casserole

Skillet Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Bell Peppers from Julia’s Album

Skillet Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Bell Peppers

Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole from Savory Nothings

Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake from Tina’s Chic Corner

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

One Pot Creamy Broccoli Orzo Dish from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

One Pot Creamy Broccoli Orzo Dish

Hamburger Noodle Bake from The Kitchen Is My Playground

Hamburger Noodle Bake

Black Bean and Avocado Wraps from Gimme Delicious

Black Bean and Avocado Wraps

Greek Meatballs from RecipeTin Eats

Greek Meatballs

Easy Tater Tot Casserole from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons – only takes just a handful of ingredients that most of us already have on hand.

Easy Tater Tot Casserole

Cheesy Taco Sticks from I Wash You Dry

Cheesy Taco Sticks

Philly Cheesesteak Chili from Dinner Then Dessert

Philly Cheesesteak Chili

Instant Pot Italian Stuffed Peppers from The Country Cook

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Crunchwrap Supreme from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons – Craving Taco Bell? You have to try this incredible Copycat Taco Bell recipe.

Crunchwrap Supreme

Greek Chicken Bowls from Eazy Peazy Mealz

Greek Chicken Bowls

Easy Frito Pie Recipe from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons – Cook ground beef with onions, season with taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, then pour over Fritos, cover with shredded cheese, and bake until hot and melted.

Easy Frito Pie Recipe

Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls from Together as Family

Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs from Joy In Every Season

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

Taco Pie from My Fridge Food

Taco Pie

Taco Bake from The Cookin’ Chicks

Taco Bake

Lazy Day Crock Pot Lasagna from Eating on a Dime

Lazy Day Crock Pot Lasagna

Thai Chicken Dinner from Good Living Guide

Thai Chicken Dinner

Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

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Make your grill and your belly happy with these Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs. Go beyond barbecue sauce with a recipe that gives you tender ribs imbued with a rich, complex flavor.

Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

What Makes These Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs Irresistible?

I’ve loved cooking with soda ever since a Southern friend told me to “dump a can of root beer” into the ribs I was planning to make. I’ve been sold ever since.

This recipe takes that secret up a notch. The bright sweetness of cherry matches with sharp spices to create a tangy, sweet-and-sour flavor bomb in every bite.

Tips for Making Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

Use real soda. You won’t get the same tenderness or flavor with diet soda. The ribs need a combination of sugar and carbonation to get tender.

You can make these in a slow cooker. Put the ribs and the cola in the slow cooker and cook on low for five to six hours. During the last hour, mix the remaining sauce ingredients and pour the mixture over the ribs.

Use brown sugar. Brown sugar gives real depth to the flavor of these ribs. Does your brown sugar get hard? Learn how to keep it soft here.

What to Serve With Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

Mashed potatoes are the classic accompaniment for ribs. Try these easy mashed potatoes.

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Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

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Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs

Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs combine the bright sweetness of cherry with sharp spices to create a tangy, sweet-and-sour flavor bomb in every bite.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Tear off a long sheet of foil for each rack of rib.

  2. Sprinkle the dry rub onto the rib and rub until every inch is coated in the rub.

  3. Fold the foil over the rib and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour to absorb the flavor of the rub.

  4. Using a medium pot, add the coke and bring to a boil.

  5. Reduce heat and stir so that it doesn't burn.

  6. Add in the remaining ingredients except the ribs.

  7. Stir and bring to a boil.

  8. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes or until thick.

  9. Remove from heat and pour into a blender.

  10. Blend until smooth.

  11. Pour into a mason jar.

  12. Preheat grill.

  13. Once grill is heated, turn to low temp.

  14. Place rack of ribs onto the grill still wrapped in foil.

  15. Let ribs cook for 1 hour.

  16. Peel back the foil and brush on some Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce.

  17. Continue to cook the ribs for another hour before adding more BBQ sauce.

  18. After 2 hours of cooking time, peel the ribs off the foil and place directly onto the racks of the grill.

  19. Coat ribs in more BBQ sauce and let cook for 30-45 minutes.

  20. Once ribs are done, ENJOY!

Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs