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Colombian banana cake made with yellow cake mix, Coca-Cola, mashed bananas, and chopped nuts. A fun, fizzy twist on banana cake that bakes in a 13x9 pan and feeds a crowd.

Colombian banana cake made with yellow cake mix, Coca-Cola, ripe bananas, and chopped nuts. A quirky semi-homemade recipe that bakes up moist and irresistible.

Tropical cheesecake on a coconut macaroon crust topped with fresh mango slices and a Grand Marnier orange sauce. A showstopper dessert that brings island vibes to every creamy, citrusy bite.

Celebrate the holidays with these delicious shortbread cookies that will have you wishing Christmas came more than once a year.

Festive cocoa cards are large chocolate-molasses cookies cut into rectangles and decorated with frosting to look like greeting cards. A fun holiday baking project for kids and adults.

Quick microwave chili con queso dip with sharp cheddar cheese spread, fresh tomato, and green chiles. A Tex-Mex chip dip ready in under 10 minutes.

Lighter noodle casserole with cottage cheese, cheddar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice baked until bubbly. A creamy, tangy baked pasta using non-fat milk powder instead of heavy cream.

Fresh glazed strawberry pie with whole berries in a pre-baked crust, coated in a homemade strawberry glaze made from pureed berries and cornstarch. No-bake filling, bright berry flavor.

Southern hush puppies with cornmeal, chopped onion, and evaporated milk fried until golden and crisp. A Florida fish fry classic with a crunchy exterior and tender center.

Pureed Mexican lentil soup with green chili salsa, ham, garlic, and cornmeal for body. A thick, smoky bowl topped with sour cream and cilantro that's loaded with protein and fiber.

Veggie-bean sloppy joes with Mexican-style pinto beans, brown rice, and barbecue sauce on cornbread buns. A hearty meatless sloppy joe that comes together in 35 minutes.

Breakfast chicken hash baked with leftover chicken, gravy or cream, tarragon, and pimiento. A fast way to turn last night's roast chicken into a savory weekend brunch. Serve with corn cakes or waffles.

Homemade peach barbecue sauce with pureed peaches, maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon. Sweet, tangy, and ideal for grilled chicken or pork.

Roasted acorn squash soup with garlic, wild rice, and a kick of cayenne. A cozy single-serving bowl that's vegan-friendly and loaded with warm spice.

Laufabrauð (Icelandic snowflake bread): paper-thin rounds of dough decorated with intricate cut-outs, fried crispy in hot lard. A Christmas tradition from the Westfjords going back generations.

Honey baked squash: acorn squash rings roasted tender and topped with a honey-pecan oat crunch. Sweet, nutty, and the make-ahead crunch keeps for months.