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14 Delicious Dishes You Can Make with Soda—The Secret Ingredient You’ve Been Missing

Think soda is just for sipping? Think again! These 14 delicious dishes show you how this fizzy beverage can be the secret ingredient that elevates your cooking. From tender meats to decadent desserts, soda adds a unique flavor twist that will leave your taste buds craving more. Get ready to shake up your kitchen with these fun and flavorful recipes!

The Best Dr Pepper Cake Recipe

The Best Dr Pepper Cake Recipe
Photo Credit: Grits and Pinecones.

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!

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DIY Butterbeer (Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe)

DIY Butterbeer (Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe)
Photo Credit: Longbourn Farm.

Harry Potter fans of all ages will love this butterbeer recipe! It’s served warm just like it would be in The Three Broomsticks.

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Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs

Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
Photo Credit: An Affair from the Heart.

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!

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Homemade Butterbeer

Homemade Butterbeer
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

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!

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Coca Cola Cake Recipe

Coca Cola Cake Recipe
Photo Credit: Lemon Blossoms.

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.

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Coca-Cola Jello Salad

Coca-Cola Jello Salad
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

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!

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7 Up Pound Cake

7 Up Pound Cake
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

Soda in a cake? Um, yes! All those little bubbles make fluffy little air pockets in this delightful 7 Up Pound Cake recipe!

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Crispy Pork Carnitas

Crispy Pork Carnitas
Photo Credit: Confetti and Bliss.

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!

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Cranberry Fizz Cocktail

Cranberry Fizz Cocktail
Photo Credit: A Paige of Positivity.

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!

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Cranberry Mocktail

Cranberry Mocktail
Photo Credit: Feel Good Foodie.

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!

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Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

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!

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Witches Brew Cocktail

Witches Brew Cocktail
Photo Credit: Picky Eater Blog.

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.

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Coca Cola BBQ Sauce

Coca Cola BBQ Sauce
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

Looking for a new homemade BBQ sauce? Try making it with your favorite cola with Cola BBQ Sauce!

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7UP Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

7UP Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

An incredibly moist and tender white cake with an easy-as-can-be strawberry buttercream frosting. This 7UP Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting will go over in a big way at your next summer gathering!

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