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    Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

    Learn how to replicate the best-ever copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole. This recipe is as good as the real...


    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

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    Cowboy cornbread casserole uses pantry staples to create a saucy mixture of seasoned ground beef and ranch-style beans. Blanket it...


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    King Ranch Casserole

    2 reviews

    This creamy, cheesy, comforting King Ranch casserole is a Texas staple! Double the recipe so you can stash a second...


    Virgin Pina Colada

    This easy blender virgin pina colada recipe is a family favorite on a hot day. It creates a nonalcoholic mocktail...


    Lemon Dump Cake

    3 reviews

    Lemon lovers, rejoice: Four-ingredient lemon dump cake with cream cheese is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make. You...


    Banana Daiquiri

    We make our frozen banana daiquiri with fresh bananas, coconut milk, lime juice, simple syrup and rum. After one sip...


    Brandy Alexander

    1 review

    There's no need to prepare after-dinner sweets at your next dinner party. This Brandy Alexander recipe combines brandy, chocolate liqueur...


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    Red Sangria Recipe

    This red sangria recipe makes a whole pitcher of fruity wine punch to share with friends on a hot summer...

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    Mudslide

    1 review

    The mudslide is made with vodka, Irish cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. Classic shaken versions include heavy cream, but we...


    Homemade Kahlua

    This homemade Kahlua recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a rich coffee liqueur in about 15 minutes. It's great for...


    Peppermint Martini

    Elevate your holiday cocktail game with our peppermint martini, a refreshing concoction that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious....


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    Vesper Martini

    Made with gin, vodka and Lillet blanc, you don't need to be a British Secret Service agent to enjoy a...


    Copycat Olive Garden Salad and Dressing

    Love that creamy, sweet, tangy Olive Garden salad dressing? Us too! Here's the ultimate copycat recipe for the popular salad...


    Corn Ribs

    Speckled with seasonings and darkly charred on the grill, corn ribs really do resemble ribs—and they're packed with buttery, cheesy...


    Ranch Burgers

    This ranch burger recipe will give your barbecue night a much-needed update, thanks to the magic of ranch dressing mix....


    Mexican Champurrado

    Champurrado, a beloved atole, is prepared with cocoa and masa harina. This warm, thick beverage is enjoyed during the Mexican...


    Keto Breakfast Casserole

    A keto breakfast casserole that's loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, veggies and cheese? Yes, please! It's easy to meet your...

    Lemon Drop Martini

    1 review

    Shake up a punchy lemon drop martini for a citrus-style twist on the classic cocktail. Garnish with a lemon twist...


    Green Tea Shot Recipe

    This green tea shot recipe is a party favorite for a reason! We'll show you how to make green tea...


    White Tea Shot Recipe

    Kick off your next party with this sweet, citrusy white tea shot recipe—or pour the drink into a cocktail glass...


    Pear Martini

    A pear martini as balanced as this is meant to be sipped slowly. Right away you’ll taste notes of pear...


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    Tom Collins

    1 review

    A classic Tom Collins cocktail requires nothing more than gin, zesty lemon, some sweetness and a bit of bubble. Served...


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    Sex on the Beach Recipe

    1 review

    This deliciously fruity sex on the beach recipe combines all your favorite summertime flavors into a sunset-hued cocktail in a...

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    Pina Colada

    1 review

    Usher in summer with the best frozen pina colada recipe. Its creamy, rich texture and refreshing flavor make it a...


    Paper Plane

    This paper plane cocktail recipe combines bourbon, Aperol and amaro Nonino for a perfect sip. The balanced bitter, sweet and...


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    Caipirinha

    A proper caipirinha recipe needs three things: lime, sugar cubes and Brazil's national spirit, cachaça. This refreshing cocktail tastes like...


    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    21 reviews

    These red velvet whoopie pies are a delicious twist on the beloved classic, combining moist red velvet cookies with a...


    Almond Cookies

    16 reviews

    Quick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for...


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    Singapore Sling

    This classic Singapore Sling recipe is light, ultra-refreshing and filled with plenty of fruity flavor. It's a fizzy gin punch...