12 Surprising Recipes That Prove Soda Belongs in Your Kitchen!
Who knew that a can of soda could be the secret ingredient to elevate your cooking? These 12 surprising recipes show just how versatile soda can be, adding sweetness, fizz, and even tenderizing power to your favorite dishes. From savory meats to decadent desserts, these creative ideas will have you looking at soda in a whole new way. Get ready to pop open a can and discover the delicious possibilities!
Homemade Butterbeer

A tall mug of delicious Harry Potter Inspired Homemade Butterbeer is a fantastic treat any time of year, but especially during the month of October! Witches, wizards, and muggles can all celebrate this magical season with one of the sweetest beverages in the wizarding world!
Coca Cola Cake Recipe
This Coca Cola Cake recipe is a decadent and moist Southern chocolate sheet cake made with cola and topped with the absolute best warm chocolate frosting.
Coca-Cola Jello Salad
Coca-Cola Jello Salad is a jiggly, fruity treat studded with chopped tart cherries and crushed pineapple, with a bit of kick from the Coca-Cola. It’s especially fun made in a jello mold!
Crispy Pork Carnitas
Crispy pork carnitas. They’re insanely delicious! Today we’re making this Mexican pulled pork recipe in an electric pressure cooker. For Instant Pot carnitas, I use the Mealthy MultiPot. Once done, the flavorful pork is shredded and crisped in a sizzling-hot skillet. Serve carnitas tacos at your next fiesta!
Cranberry Fizz Cocktail
Enjoy a sweet and bubbly beverage this holiday season with this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail. It does more than taste delicious, it’ll match your festive decorations, too!
Cranberry Mocktail
For a refreshing twist on a holiday drink, try this sweet-tart Cranberry Mocktail made with the perfect blend of cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, and club soda!
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa
Cafe Rio (or Costa Vida) Sweet Pork is super flavorful and easy to make at home in either the slow cooker or instant pot. It’s perfect for eating out at home and recreating our favorite pork salads, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas since we don’t live anywhere near a Cafe Rio or Costa Vida anymore!
Witches Brew Cocktail
Witches Brew Cocktail is the perfect drink to liven up your party! Ready in less than 10 minutes, with only 3 ingredients, it’s delicious and easy to make. Its spooky natural green coloring, vodka, and dry ice is exactly what you need in your life! I guarantee this witches brew vodka cocktail will be a major hit.
Coca Cola BBQ Sauce
Looking for a new homemade BBQ sauce? Try making it with your favorite cola with Cola BBQ Sauce!
The Best Dr Pepper Cake Recipe
You know those days when you crave something a little different, a little unexpected, and pure indulgence? Well, let me tell you about Dr Pepper Cake, a deliciously moist chocolate sheet cake that is quick and easy to make!
DIY Butterbeer (Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe)
Harry Potter fans of all ages will love this butterbeer recipe! It’s served warm just like it would be in The Three Broomsticks.
Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
Fall apart tender, Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs are ready to eat in about an hour. Boneless country Style Pork Ribs, prepared in your pressure cooker, then glazed with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce on your grill or in your oven. Grab the napkins and dig in!