Heat and lemon turn this popular soft drink into a soothing warm beverage and a great remedy for a cough or sore throat. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
November 19th, 2025 is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
Not every Fun Food Holiday is in recognition of foods or beverages that are necessarily good for you. Maybe that's what puts the "fun" in them!
National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day acknowledges the importance Americans place on their sweetened, caffeinated soda pop. CDK has surprising food recipes that use colas, citrus sodas, and the like in marinades, sauces, cakes, and much more!
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Recipes to celebrate National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
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Honey-Dr. Pepper Barbecue SauceNot your ordinary barbecue sauce. This tasty topping is made with ketchup, brown sugar, honey and Dr. Pepper. Your BBQ get togethers just got elevated a notch! ...get the recipe
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Pepsi RibsCola is the secret ingredient in this recipe that makes them falling off the bone tender and adds extra flavor. ...get the recipe
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Beef Brisket with ColaYou don't have to be a pit master to cook up an amazing brisket anymore. This slow cooker recipe with cola, Worcestershire, and onions will have you converted the first time you make it. ...get the recipe
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Extra-Light Chocolate CakeThe simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake. ...get the recipe
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Coca-Cola Roast BeefSeriously, this works! A roast, soup mix, and a can of coke are all you need for a moist and flavorful oven-roasted masterpiece. ...get the recipe
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Cracker Barrel Double Fudge Coca Cola CakeCoca cola has a slightly spicy flavor to it which shines through in this chocolate cake recipe. It's just like they serve at Cracker Barrel restaurants. ...get the recipe
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Weight Watchers Diet Cola ChickenCutting down on sugar and fat doesn't mean you have to miss out on BBQ. Lean chicken is cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce making it perfect on buns, in tortillas, or on its own. ...get the recipe
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