cooking with Coke

Raelene said:

Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

D made a Coca Cola ham for her department's office party this season.

I made a Coke reduction earlier in the fall which might have made a good base for a sauce if I'd not
put herbs de Provence in it. The herbs made it taste medicinal.

modom

Raelene said:

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently. She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.
Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

I use it as a marinade for brisket sometimes. Take a packer cut brisket in cryopac, make a hole in
the package, pour in coke and duct tape it back up. It gets cooked the next day.

I've heard of people using Dr Pepper also.

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Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

I used to have a recipe for Coca-Cola cake, but I lost it when my computer crashed.

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Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

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Raelene said:

Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

I don't know about Nigella, but a friend of mine made some sort of short ribs for a party at my
place once in a sauce that required Coca-cola. Or was it Dr. Pepper? Whatever. It was tasty but not
something I'd seek out.

Jill

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Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

Here is a very representative direction for this dish. It can be rather good.

Charlie

SOUTHERN STYLE BAKED HAM WITH COLA

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20 oz. can sliced pineapple 1 fully cooked smoked ham, whole or half 2 to 4 cups (depending on size
of ham) cola

Arrange pineapple on ham, secure with toothpicks. Place ham in shallow pan. Pour cola over ham. Bake
15 minutes per pound in a preheated 350F oven, basting with pan juices occasionally. Remove to warm
platter and let stand 20 minutes before carving.

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A more plebian use of Coke is to deglaze the pan in which a ham slice has been fried. In the
South, Coke was always on hand, so this was merely a way of making a quick sweet 'gravy'. Leftover
coffee was also used this way. BTW this is for country ham, not the traditional sweetened &
watered product.

-Mabry-

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Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

There are several thousand recipes - basically it is just flavored sugar water.

Here's one sweet and one savory.

Coke cake 2 c. flour
1/2 lb. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. soda (baking)
2/2 c. buttermilk 2 c. sugar 1 c. coca cola 2 eggs, beaten 3 tbsp. cocoa
3/2 c. miniature marshmallows

Combine flour, sugar and cocoa, mixing bowl. Heat butter and Coke to boiling. Pour over flour
mixture and mix well. Add milk, eggs, soda, vanilla and marshmallows. (Mixed batter will be thin
with marshmallows floating on top.) Bake at 350 degrees in flat cake pan, 40-45 minutes. -- COCOA
COLA ICING:--

4/2 c. butter (1 stick) 1 c. nuts
5/4 box powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 6 tbsp. Coke 3 tbsp. cocoa

Combine Coke and butter. Heat to boiling. Pour over powdered sugar and
cocoa mix. Beat well. Add nuts and vanilla; beat. Pour over warm cake.

Cola roast Combine and rub on a 4 to 5 lb. brisket or bottom round roast: 1 tsp. salt
6/2 tsp. pepper
7/2 tsp. garlic powder 3 tbsp. oil 12 oz. bottle chili sauce 10 oz. bottle coke 1 tbsp.
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. (or 1 tbsp. according to desired hotness) of Tabasco sauce

Brown roast in oil. Drain off drippings. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over mix. Cover and
bake at 325 degrees (covered) for 3 hours or until tender.

Dimitri

Doesn't do much for me. Have tried a couple of chicken recipes using Coke and haven't had a yen to
try it again.

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Raelene said:

Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

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D made a Coca Cola ham for her department's office party this season.

I made a Coke reduction earlier in the fall which might have made a good base for a sauce if I'd
not put herbs de Provence in it. The herbs made it taste medicinal.

modom

Ray said:

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Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

I used to have a recipe for Coca-Cola cake, but I lost it when my computer crashed.

There is a God!!!
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might bet-
ter stay home."
-- James Michener

Ray said:

I used to have a recipe for Coca-Cola cake, but I lost it when my computer crashed.

Coke Cake

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp baking soda 1 cup butter 1 cup Coke Classic
1/2 cup buttermilk 3 Tbsp cocoa. 1 tsp vanilla 2 beaten eggs. 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

2. Sift together and set aside flour, sugar, and baking soda.

3. In small saucepan combine butter, 1 cup Coke Classic, buttermilk, and cocoa. Bring to a boil then
add vanilla. Slowly pour into flour mixture. While stirring, add beaten eggs. Fold in miniature
marshmallows. Pour into baking pan that has been sprayed with no stick spray.

4. Bake at 350F for 30 to 45 min. Cool approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Frosting

5/2 cup butter 6 Tbsp Coke Classic 3 Tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 box powdered sugar 1 cup pecans

6. Bring Coke, butter and cocoa to a boil and stir in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix and then add
pecans and pour over hot cake.

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A friend of mine pours a can of Coke in the bottom of her roasting pan when cooking a turkey.

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I used to have a recipe for Coca-Cola cake, but I lost it when my computer crashed.

Coke Cake

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp baking soda 1 cup butter 1 cup Coke Classic
1/2 cup buttermilk 3 Tbsp cocoa. 1 tsp vanilla 2 beaten eggs. 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

1. Sift together and set aside flour, sugar, and baking soda.

2. In small saucepan combine butter, 1 cup Coke Classic, buttermilk, and cocoa. Bring to a boil
then add vanilla. Slowly pour into flour mixture. While stirring, add beaten eggs. Fold in
miniature marshmallows. Pour into baking pan that has been sprayed with no stick spray.

3. Bake at 350F for 30 to 45 min. Cool approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Frosting

1/2 cup butter 6 Tbsp Coke Classic 3 Tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 box powdered sugar 1 cup pecans

1. Bring Coke, butter and cocoa to a boil and stir in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix and then add
pecans and pour over hot cake.

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I used to make this back in the mid-1970s. It's actually a rather good, if quite sweet, cake. When I
took one into the office, it wouldn't last 20 minutes@

Wayne

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Coke Cake

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Here's another one; I think I got it off rfc some years ago:

Colombian Fresh Banana Cake with Sea Foam Frosting

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From the promotional booklet ``International Cooking with Coca-Cola(tm)''

1 package (18 1/2 oz.) yellow cake mix (do not use mix with pudding added or which requires oil)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs
2/4 cup Coca-Cola 1 cup (2 to 3) mashed ripe bananas 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/3 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

4. In large mixing bowl combine mix, baking soda and eggs. Measure Coca-Cola, stir briskly until
foaming stops, and add to batter. Blend ingredients just until moistened, then beat at high
speed of electric mixer for 3 minutes, scraping bowl often.

5. Combine mashed bananas with lemon juice. Add to cake batter with nuts. Beat 1 minute at
medium speed.

6. Turn into a generously greased and lightly floured 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake at 350F about 40
minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on rack 15 minutes, remove cake from pan and turn right
side up on rack to finish cooling.

Sea Foam Frosting:

2 egg whites (1/4 cup) 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
7/8 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
8/3 cup Coca-Cola 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash salt

9. In top of double boiler, combine all ingredients except vanilla and beat 1 minute at high speed
of electric mixer. Place over boiling water (water should not touch bottom of top part); beat on
high speed about 7 minutes until frosting forms peaks when beater is raised.

10. Remove from boiling water (for smoothest frosting, empty into large bowl). Add vanilla and
continue beating on high speed until thick enough to spread, about 2 minutes. Spread on sides
and top of cold banana cake.

To reduce foam so Coca-Cola can be accurately measured, use at room temperature and stir rapidly.

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Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

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Of course there is Alan. Here is a nice recipe for you.

Charlie

COLA CAKE

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1 cup flour 1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/2 cup butter
3/2 cup carbonated cola beverage
4/4 cup miniature or cut-up regular-size marshmallows 2 tbs. unsweetened cocoa
5/4 cup buttermilk 1 egg, beaten

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and soda; set aside. In saucepan over low heat stir butter, cola,
marshmallows and cocoa until blended and marshmallows melt. With whisk or fork, stir into flour
mixture. Stir in buttermilk and egg until blended. Turn into a greased 8x8x2-inch pan. Bake in 350F
oven 30 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Frost with
Chocolate-Cola Icing. Cut into squares to serve. Makes about 12 servings.

CHOCOLATE-COLA ICING:

6/4 cup butter 2 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbs. carbonated cola beverage
7.5 cups confectioner's sugar
8/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

In a saucepan over low heat, stir butter, cocoa and cola until melted. Remove from heat. With whisk
or fork, beat in sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans.

I'm curious enough to ask this question, not curious enough to try the recipe. Does the coke add a
distinctive flavor to the cake that the people who make it are seeking? Or is the coke there as a
novelty and just something to make it sweet? I know that during the Depression and rationing days of
WWII, it wasn't unusual for people to come up with recipes that used odd ingredients because the
usual ingredients were expensive or hard to find. So if someone had a case of Coke and no sugar but
they wanted a cake, they'd come up with Coke cake, not because it was better than their usual
recipe, but because they were making do with what they had. Would you say that was the case with
this recipe?

I've never cared for Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper and can't imagine seeking out those flavors on
purpose, but, oddly enough, I've always loved root beer (though as an adult I think it is way too
sweet) and think a root beer flavored cake might have some merit.

--Lia

Julia Altshuler said:

I've never cared for Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper and can't imagine seeking out those flavors on
purpose, but, oddly enough, I've always loved root beer (though as an adult I think it is way too
sweet) and think a root beer flavored cake might have some merit.

My wife has a recipe for a Bundt cake that uses 7 Up or Sprite. It's pretty good.

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Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Yes, pot roast. But be sure you use Regular Coke, NOT diet coke !

** RECIPES USING COCA COLA **

COCA COLA BARBEQUE CHICKEN

1 chicken, cut up 1 to 1 1/2 lg. onions 10 to 12 oz. Coca Cola 10 to 12 oz. ketchup

Lay chicken in baking dish. Slice onion, onto chicken. Mix cake and ketchup and pour over chicken.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

BARBEQUE BEEF ROAST

1 (3-4 lb.) roast 1 onion, sliced
1 (14oz.) bottle catsup
1 (15oz.) container classic Coca Cola

Place roast in small roasting pan. Pour catsup and Coca Cola on top. Place sliced onion on top and
cover. Cook in 325 degree oven for 3 1/2 hours. Do not place roast on rack in pan. Do not salt,
pepper or brown roast.

MEXICAN PIE CRUST

4 c. flour 1 c. + 2 tbsp. shortening
2/4 tsp. salt 6-8 oz. Coca Cola

Sift flour and salt. Cut in shortening. Slowly add Coke, until dough forms a ball. Form into pie
crusts and use as recipes direct. Makes about 5 single crusts. Very tender crust. This is also used
for dessert empanadas. Roll out dough and cut into 3" circles. Place teaspoon of marmalade or jam on
circle. Fold in half and seal edges. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Roll in granulated sugar immediately upon removal from oven

CROCK POT ROAST

1 sirloin tip roast or boneless chuck roast 1 can Coca Cola 1 med. cut up onions 15 oz. can sm.
whole potatoes 15 oz. can fingerling carrots or sliced carrots 4 oz. can chopped mushrooms

Wash meat and place in crock pot; add onion and Coke and salt and pepper to taste. Cook on high for
6-8 hours. In last hour, add potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms and let entire meal cook at least
another hour. Meat should fall apart. If you want to cook it on low, it will take around 12 hours.
For leftovers, add tomatoes, corn, celery, beans; whatever. Add a gravy mix and you have a good
stew or soup.

COCA COLA CAKE ICING

3/2 c. butter 6 tbsp. Coca Cola 1 c. pecans 3 tbsp. cocoa 1 box confectioners sugar 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine butter, cocoa, and Coca Cola in pan and heat to a boil. Pour over sugar. After beating, add
pecans and vanilla. Ice over hot cake.

COCA COLA CAKE

1 regular cake mix, any variety 1 c. Coca Cola

Follow the directions on the back of your cake mix but replace your water with Cola. It will be a
sweeter cake. Bake 25 degrees less than normal.

CHERRY - COKE JELLO MOLD

1 can bing cherries, dark and seedless 2 sm. boxes cherry Jello 1 c. drained, crushed pineapple
1 c. sugar
4/2 c. water 12 oz. Coca-Cola
5/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cook cherries, sugar and water with cherry juice until sugar dissolves. Add Jello, cook until it
dissolves - let cool. Add Coca-Cola, pineapple and nuts. Put into a 9 x 13 inch pan.

TOPPING: 2 pkgs. Dream Whip 8 oz. cream cheese Nuts to top

Make Dream Whip as per package directions. Beat in cream cheese. Spread over Jello and sprinkle
nuts over top.

COCA COLA BARBECUE SAUCE

2 tbsp. butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf, crumbled 2 c. catsup 16
oz. bottle Coca-Cola 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. prepared mustard 2 tsp. vinegar Salt and
pepper to taste

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook for 5
minutes, do not brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
Makes about 1
6/2 cups.

COCA COLA PUNCH

2 pkgs. strawberry Kool Aid 2 pkgs. cherry Kool Aid 1 tall can pineapple juice 2 1/2 cans full
(quarts) water 1 c. Coca Cola 3 1/2 c. sugar

Mix together; chill; serve. Makes 8 quarts.

COCA COLA GREAT BRISKET

6 (1to 8 lb.) brisket
6 (2oz.) can Coca-Cola
6 (3oz.) bottle chili sauce 1 envelope onion soup mix 2 c. barbecue sauce

Mix cola, chili sauce and onion soup mix. Place brisket fat side up in a Dutch oven or 13 x 9 x 2
inch baking dish, pour liquid mixture over brisket and cover tightly with lid or aluminum foil. Bake
at 325 degrees for 30 minutes per pound, about 3 1/2 hours or until tender. Trim off fat after
cooking. You may cook the brisket all day long at 220 degrees. Pour barbecue sauce over top and warm
in oven. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

COCA COLA STEAK

1 lb. round steak or veal cutlets 1 c. tomato sauce 1 Coca Cola 1 med. onion, cut in rings 1 med.
green bell pepper, cut in rings

Salt, pepper, and flour steak. Put 1 tablespoon grease, steak, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce and
Coca Cola in skillet in this order. Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes over low heat.

COCA COLA BAKED BRISKET

1 med. beef brisket
6 (4oz.) can Coca Cola 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix 1 bottle chili sauce

Place brisket, fat side up, in oblong baking dish. Combine Coke, soup mix and chili sauce and pour
over brisket. Bake at 250 degrees for 3
7/2 to 4 hours. Baste a couple of times every hour. For the last 30 minutes, turn brisket, fat side
down, and baste.

COCA COLA MEXICAN PORK ROAST

6 canned or dried red chilies 3 cloves garlic for sauce 1 tbsp. crushed oregano 16 oz. Coca Cola
7 (1 1/2 lb.) pork loin roast Salt & pepper 4-6 cloves garlic for stuffing roast 3 tbsp.
vegetable oil

If using dried chilies, boil in water and let stand until soft; drain. Remove stem, seeds and veins;
then process with garlic, oregano and 4 ounces of Coke in food processor. Salt and pepper roast.
Make slits in various places and insert garlic cloves. Brown roast on all sides in oil; place roast
in baking pan. Spread chili mixture over meat and pour on remaining Coke. Bake at 350 degrees for 2
1/2 hours. Let meat stand 15 minutes before serving. Serves 12.

COCA COLA SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

1 c. ketchup 1 c. Coca-Cola 3 split chicken breasts 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. oil

Melt butter and oil in frying pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Add the
ketchup and Coca-Cola. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Adjust the lid to leave a
small section open. Continue to simmer 35 to 40 minutes until done. Pierce chicken with fork to see
if it is done. Juices from chicken should be clear.

COCA COLA QUICK AND EASY PORK CHOPS

4-6 pork chops 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
8/4 c. coca cola
9/2 stick butter
10/2 tsp. salt
11/8 tsp. pepper

Arrange chops in a baking dish. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar and coca cola. Melt butter and
pour over chops. Then pour sugar mixture. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over chops. Bake at 350
degrees for 40 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.

COCA COLA BROWNIES

2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. sugar 1 c. butter 3 tbsp. cocoa 1 c. coca-cola
12/2 c. buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour and sugar. Heat butter, cocoa and coca-cola to boiling; pour over sugar mixture. Mix
buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, marshmallows and vanilla; add to mixture. Mix well; batter will be
thin. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

COCA COLA BROWNIE FROSTING

1 c. margarine 3 tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. coca-cola
12 (1oz.) box powdered sugar (sifted) 1 c. nuts 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine margarine, cocoa, coca-cola and heat to boiling. Pour over sugar. Blend with mixer until
smooth. Add nuts, vanilla. Pour over cake while frosting is hot.

Raelene said:

Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

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** RECIPES USING COCA COLA **

Morning Glory Muffins 1 C oats, finely ground
1/2 C whole wheat flour
2/2 C white flour
3/2 tsp salt
4/4 C egg substitute 1 C sugar
5/2 C unsweetened applesauce 2 Tbsp canola oil
6/4 C Coca-Cola® 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 C finely grated carrots
7/2 C finely grated zucchini
8/2 C raisins
9/4 C chopped nuts (optional)

Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, Whisk together egg substitute, sugar, applesauce,
oil, Coke®, and vanilla. Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together. Fold in grated veggies,
raisins and nuts until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Spoon batter into a nonstick
muffin tin and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Teriyaki Chicken 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips (can also use 1 lb chicken
wings, trimmed) 1 C soy sauce
10/2 C Coca-Cola® 2 Tbsp orange juice 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Salt,
pepper and chili powder to taste
11/4 C vegetable oil

Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate chicken overnight. Place chicken on a well-oiled pan
and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, slide chicken around in the pan to sop up
the carmelized sauce, baste with additional marinade and return to oven for another 15 minutes.

Coca-Cola Chicken Wings (or Ribs) 1 cup brown sugar 1 can Coca-Cola® 2 medium onions, chopped 2
cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbs. soya sauce (a Japanese sauce) salt and pepper to taste 2-3 lbs. of
chicken wings or ribs

In a large casserole, combine the brown sugar, Coca-Cola®, onions, garlic, soya sauce, salt and
pepper. Stir until mixed. Place chicken wings or ribs in sauce mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 2
hours. To thicken sauce, mix in a cornstarch mixture. Delicious served with rice.

Barbecued Ham 2 pounds of ham (chipped) 1 cup ketchup 1 cup Coca-Cola® 1 chopped onion

At your local deli, purchase 2 pounds of good quality ham and have it chipped. In a skillet, cook
the ketchup and Coca Cola with the chopped onion. Cook slow on medium heat. When it starts to
thicken, add the chipped ham and cook to desired consistency. Serve on hard rolls.

Casserole BBQ Chicken About 3 lbs. cut-up chicken or chicken breasts, thighs, legs
12/3 cup flour 2 tsp. salt About 1/3 cup oil
13/2 cup finely diced onion
14/2 cup finely diced celery
15/2 cup finely diced green pepper 1 cup ketchup 1 cup Coca-Cola® 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1
tbsp. salt
16/2 tsp. hickory smoked salt
17/2 tsp. basil leaves
18/2 tsp. chili powder
19/8 tsp. pepper

Rinse chicken pieces; pat dry. Coat chicken with the flour and the 2 tsp. salt. Brown pieces on all
sides in the hot oil, then place pieces in a 3-qt. casserole. (Discard drippings.) Combine remaining
ingredients, mixing well. Spoon sauce over chicken, covering all pieces. Cover casserole, bake in
moderate oven, 350°F, about 1 1/4 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender. If desired, serve chicken
with sauces on hot cooked rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings (about 3 cups sauce). *To reduce foam for
accurate measurement, use Coca-Cola at room temperature and stir rapidly.

Cherry Coke Ham Take one whole ham, scored, then add whole cloves in the scored areas. Use 1 cup
dark brown sugar patted on to ham. Reserve about 2/3 cup. Add 1 1/2 liter of Cherry Coke®. Pour some
over the brown sugar slowly. When some of the sugar washes off, add the rest of the brown sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool, remove cloves and slice when cool. Take the liquid
that is left and freeze until the next time you cook a ham. The ham will be very moist and
delicious.

Chinese Pepper Steak 1-1.5 lbs. Boneless top round or sirloin steak 2 tbsp. oil 1 clove garlic,
minced 1 tsp. Salt 1 cup canned undiluted beef broth (bouillon) 1 cup thinly sliced green pepper
strips 1 cup thinly sliced celery
20/4 cup thinly sliced onions
21/2 cup Coca-Cola® 2 medium, ripe tomatoes
22.5 tbsp. corn starch
23/4 cup Coca-Cola 1 tbsp. soy sauce Hot cooked rice Trim all fat from meat and cut into pencil-thin
strips. In deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil, garlic, and salt. Add meat and brown over high
heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork. Add beef broth, cover and simmer 15-20
minutes, or until meat is fork-tender. Stir in green pepper, celery, onions, and 1/2 cup Coca-
Cola. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Do not overcook; vegetables should be tender-crisp. Peel tomatoes,
cut into wedges, gently stir into meat. Blend corn starch with the 1/4 cup Coca-Cola and soy
sauce. Stir into meat and cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring lightly with fork. Serve
over hot rice. Makes 6 (3/4 cup) servings. *To reduce foam for accurate measurement, use Coca-
Cola at room temperature and stir rapidly.

Easy Coca-Cola Chicken 1 cut-up chicken 1 can of Coca-Cola® 1 cup ketchup

Carefully put chicken pieces in an electric frying pan. Salt to taste. Combine Coca-Cola and
ketchup and pour over meat. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. This recipe can also be
used with ribs.

Coca-Cola Ham ½ ham (5-6 lb.) 1 cup brown sugar 1 ½ cup Coca-Cola® 1 cup crushed pineapple
(optional)

Wash ham thoroughly. Rub fat side with brown sugar. Pour Coca-Cola over ham. Pour crushed pineapple
over ham. Bake at 450 degrees for 3 hours. Makes 6 servings.

This is a great recipe and keeps the ham very moist.

Family Pot Roast About 3lbs. chuck roast, any cut 2 tablespoons oil 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes 1 cup
Coca-Cola® 1 pkg. (1 1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce mix 1 cup finely cut onion
24/4 cup finely cut celery 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
25/2 teaspoon garlic salt In a Dutch oven, brown meat in the oil, about 10 minutes on each side.
Drain off fat. Break up tomatoes in their juice; add remaining ingredients, stirring until
spaghetti sauce mix is dissolved. Pour over meat. Cover, simmer slowly about 2 1/2 hours or until
meat is fork-tender. Thicken gravy and serve over sliced meat. Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 3
cups sauce).

*Coca-Cola and spaghetti sauce mix give a unique flavor to the saucy meat gravy.

French Onion Soup
26/4 cup butter or margarine 4 cups thinly sliced onions 2 cans (10.5 oz each) beef broth (bouillon)
27/4 cup Coca-Cola® 1 tsp. salt
28/2 tsp. Vinegar
29/8 tsp. Pepper Thick French bread slices Grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in heavy saucepan; add onions and cook until golden; do not brown. Add undiluted beef
broth, 1 soup can of water, Coca-Cola, salt, vinegar, and pepper. Cover; simmer 20-25 minutes. In a
broiler, toast one side of the French bread slices. Turn, generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
and toast until browned. Ladle soup into deep bowls and top with toast, cheese side up. Makes about
6 cups or 4 servings. *To reduce foam for accurate measurement, use Coca-Cola at room temperature
and stir rapidly.

Ginger Chicken Wings 2 slices of ginger 12 chicken wings, just the middle section 2 tsp cooking oil
30/2 cup dark soy sauce 1 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola®

Heat a small-medium sized pot, add the oil and ginger. When the oil is hot, brown the wings on both
sides. Do this in batches if necessary. When all the wings are browned, take out the ginger, and add
the soy sauce and Coke into the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn to medium/low-medium heat and simmer
for about 30 minutes or until meat falls of the bone easily. Taste the sauce to see if it is needs
more soy sauce. If not, turn heat back on high for a few minutes to let the sauce thicken. Make sure
the wings are covered with the Coke/soy sauce mixture. Add more sauce according to taste. Serve.

Matchless Meat Loaf About 1 1/2lbs. ground beef 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
31/4 cup minced onion 2 tablespoons finely cut parsley 1 egg
32/2 cup Coca-Cola® 2 tablespoons catsup 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 teaspoon salt
33/2 teaspoon basil leaves
34/8 teaspoon pepper In a bowl, break up meat with a fork; add crumbs, onion and parsley, mixing
well. Beat egg, mix with remaining ingredients. Pour over meat. With fork, toss lightly tp blend
thoroughly. Mixture will be soft. Turn into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven,
350°F, 1 hour. Let set about 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

*This loaf will be moist and tender if you mix it lightly with a fork.

Southern Belle Salad 1 can (16 oz.) pitted dark sweet cherries 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry gelatin 1 cup
Coca-Cola® 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
35/2 cup cut-up peacans or walnuts Drain cherry juice. Bring 3/4 cup of juice to boiling; add to
gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Stir in Coca-Cola and lemon juice. Chill until gelatin mounds
slightly. Cut cheese into very small pieces. Fold cheese, nuts and whole cherries into gelatin.
Spoon into 7 individual molds. Chill until firm. Makes 7 (1/2 cup) servings.

*A delicious, rich salad. The old time favorite for a ladies luncheon.

Steak Fried Onions 2 medium white onions
36/8 cup Coca-Cola® Meat drippings (from a piece of meat you have fried or pan drippings from a
roasted piece)

Peel and slice 2 medium white onions. Drop sliced onions in meat drippings cooked on high heat and
stir slightly. Add 1/8 cup of Coca-Cola. Stir continually until the pan is deglazed and onions are
opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from pan and serve. Great with beef, pork and hamburgers.

Sweet-Sour Cabbage About 1.5 lbs red or green cabbage 2 medium apples
37/2 cup Coca-Cola® 2 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. bacon drippings 1 tsp. salt
38/2 to 1 tsp. caraway seeds Coarsely shred or cut cabbage (should measure 3 cups). Core and dice
unpeeled apples. In pan, toss together all ingredients. Cover, simmer until cabbage is tender,
about 25 minutes; stir occasionally. Makes 4
(39/2 cup) servings. *To reduce foam for accurate measurement, use Coca-Cola at room temperature and
stir rapidly.

Thick Barbecue Sauce 2 medium onions
40/4 cup Coca-Cola®
41/4 cup catsup 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
42/2 teaspoon chili powder
43/2 teaspoon salt Shred or blender-chop onions. Combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover
pan; reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes until sauce is very thick. Stir occasionally. Makes
about 2 cups. To serve, heat frankfurters in sauce or spoon sauce over cooked burgers.

*An easy-to-do spicy sauce to use on frankfurters or burgers.

Fresh Banana Cake With Sea Foam Frosting Cake: 1 pkg. (18.5 oz) yellow cake mix*
44/8 tsp. Baking soda 2 eggs
45/4 cup Coca-Cola® 1 cup (2 to 3) mashed ripe bananas 2 tsp. Lemon juice
46/3 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) *do not use mix with pudding added or which requires oil Sea
Foam Frosting: 2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
47.5 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
48/8 tsp. Cream of tartar or 1 tbsp. Light corn syrup
49/3 cup Coca-Cola 1 tsp. Vanilla extract Dash salt

Cake: In large mixing bowl combine mix, baking soda and eggs. Measure Coca-Cola, stir briskly until
foaming stops, and add to batter. Blend ingredients just until moistened, then beat at high speed of
electric mixer for 3 minutes, scraping bowl often. Combine mashed bananas with lemon juice. Add to
cake batter with nuts. Beat 1 minute at medium speed and turn into a generously greased and lightly
floured 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake at 350° about 40 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on rack 15
minutes, remove cake from pan and turn right side up on rack to finish cooling. Frosting: In top of
double boiler, combine all ingredients except vanilla and beat 1 minute at high speed of electric
mixer. Place over boiling water (water should not touch bottom of top part); beat on high speed
about 7 minutes until frosting forms peaks when beater is raised. Remove from boiling water (for
smoothest frosting, empty into large bowl). Add vanilla and continue beating on high speed until
thick enough to spread, about 2 minutes. Spread on sides and top of cold banana cake. *To reduce
foam for accurate measurement, use Coca-Cola at room temperature and stir rapidly.

Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake 1 18.5-ounce devil's food cake mix (see note) 1 16-ounce bottle Coca-Cola®
2 tablespoons grated orange peel Half 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup 12
large fresh, ripe strawberries, preferably unhulled
50/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 16-ounce package confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons powered
chocolate drink mix such as Nestle's Quik 1 1/2 teasoons vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350°F; grease 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to paackage
directions, using 1 1/3 cups cola in place of water and stirring 1 tablespoon grated orange peel in
batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Invert cake onto wire rack cool completely. Cake may be made and stored, tightly wrapped,
up to two days before decorating.
Note: For firmer cake, use one 16-ounce package of pound cake mix, stirring in 1/3 cup powered
chocolate drink mix along with grated orange peel. Use cola for the liquid; bake as directed.
1. Stir chocolate chips in small heavy saucepan over very low heat until melted and smooth; remove
from heat. Dip strawberries into chocolate to coat halfway, placing each berry as it is dipped
on cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate berries until ready to use.

2. Cut cooled cake horizontally into 2 equal layers with sharp serrated knife; place bottow layer
on large cookie sheet.

3. Beat butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy; gradually beat in
confectioners' sugar and chocolate drink mix until smooth. Beat in 1/3 cup of remaining cola,
remaining 1 tablespoon grated orange peel and vanilla until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Spread half of frosting over bottom cake layer; top with second layer. Swirl remaining frosting
over top of cake. Cut cake into 12 portions; arrange on platter. Decorate with chocolate-dipped
strawberries and birthday candles, if desired. Make 12 servings. *Better birthdays begin with a
cake that contains everyone's favorites: devil's food mix, cola, chocolate chips, powered
Chocolate drink and fresh strawberries. And it's as easy as it is delicious!

Coca-Cola Cherry Salad 1 can cherry pie filling
4/2 cup water 1 large package of cherry gelatin mix 1 7 ½-ounce can of crushed pineapple, not
drained 1 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola®
5/2 cup of chopped nuts 1 tub of chilled whipped topping 3 ounces of cream cheese

Boil the pie filling and water. Remove from heat and add the gelatin mix. Stir until mixed. Add the
pineapple with its juice from the can, and add the Coke. Stir in the nuts and cool until set.
Meanwhile, mix together the whipped topping and cream cheese and spread on the cooled and set
salad. Serve.

Coconut Shake 1 1/2 cups of Coca-Cola® 2 cups of milk 1 package of coconut pudding 1 package of
peanuts (medium size)

First make the coconut pudding according to the package directions. Put the pudding in the
refrigerator for 10 minutes. In a large bowl combine 2 cups of milk, the pudding and 1 1/2 cups of
Coca-Cola. Mix together and gradually add peanuts. Let stand for 2 minutes, and then mix in a
blender. Let stand again for 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Cola Cake Cake: 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups small marshmallows
6/2 cup butter or margarine
7/2 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup Coca-Cola® 1 teaspoon baking soda
8/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
9/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar 1
teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, sift sugar
and flour. Add marsh- mallows. In saucepan, mix butter, oil, cocoa, and Coca-Cola. Bring to a
boil and pour over dry ingredients; blend well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk just before
adding to batter along with eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Pour into a well-greased 9-by-13-
inch pan and bake 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and frost immediately. To make frosting,
combine butter, cocoa and Coca-Cola in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over confectioners'
sugar, blending well. Add vanilla extract and pecans. Spread over hot cake. When cool, cut into
squares and serve.

Cuba Libre Chiffon Pie 1 cup sugar, divided 1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
10/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup Coca-Cola® 3 eggs, separated
11/4 cup fresh lime juice
12/4 cup dark rum 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream 1 9-inch graham cracker or chocolate cookie
crust or baked pie shell 2 tablespoons grated lime peel In top of double boiler; stir together
1/2 cup of the sugar; gelatin and salt. Stir in all Coca-Cola. Beat egg yolks; stir into Coca-
Cola mixture. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved, about 5
minutes. Remove from boiling water; stir in lime juice and rum. Chill until mixture mounds when
dropped from spoon. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup
sugar; beating until stiff and glossy. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped topping, then carefully
fold this into egg whites. Chill several minutes then pile into pie crust. Sprinkle with grated
peel. Chill several hours until firm. Makes 1 9-inch pie or 6 to 8 servings. If desired, top with
a dollop of whipped cream.

*A grand finale dessert version of the popular rum and Coca-Cola drink.

Date-Nut Bread 1 pkg. (8 oz.) pitted dates 1 1/4 cup cups Coca-Cola® 1 cup firmly packed light brown
sugar or granulated sugar 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1
teaspoon soda 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13/2 cup chopped peacans or walnuts Cut up dates. Heat Coca-Cola to boiling. Remove from heat and
stir in dates, mixing very well. Stir in sugar and oil. Let cool while preparing other
ingredients. Lightly spoon flour into cup to measure. Stir together flour, baking powder and
soda. Add to dates, mixing thoroughly. Stir in well-beaten egg, vanilla and nuts. Pour into
greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350°F, about 1 hour or until
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan, set on rack, 20 minutes. Remove loaf
from pan, set it on rack, top side up. When cold, wrap, store overnight before slicing. Makes one
loaf, about 2 1/2lbs.

*An easy, hand-mixed quick bread. The moist, fruity slices make delicious cream cheese sandwiches.

Easy Low-fat Cake 1 box of regular or low-fat cake mix 1 12-ounce can of diet Coke®

Use any regular or low-fat cake mix and add the diet Coke. Bake the cake according to the package
directions.

You can frost the cake a couple of different ways... Sprinkle the cake with confectioners sugar, or
mix together an 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip and 1 package of sugar-free, fat-free pudding mix (any
flavor appropriate to cake flavor).

Variations: diet Coke/Chocolate Cake Mix diet Sprite/White Cake Mix diet Cherry
Coke®/Cherry Cake Mix

Gingerbread Deluxe 1 pkg. (14 oz.) gingerbread mix 1 tablespoon instant coffee 1 tablespoon grated
orange peel
14/4 cup orange juice
15/4 cup Coca-Cola® Combine all ingredients. Beat vigorously with spoon until very well blended,
about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour into 8x8x2-inch greased and flour pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350°F, 30
to 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan
and set on rack. Serve as a hot bread or as a desert with whipped topping. Makes 6 servings
(about 2x4 inches).

Smoothies Tropical Fruit Smoothie
16/4 cup Minute Maid® Premium Blends Orange Passion juice
17/2 cup cubed mango
18/2 cup cubed papaya
19/2 cup cubed pineapple 2 scoops pineapple sherbet
20/3 cup vanilla-flavored soy milk
21/4 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1 cup crushed ice

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour smoothie into a large glass and
garnish if desired. Each recipe makes one 10-ounce serving -- double or triple the ingredients and
make additional batches for more servings.

Remember the following tips for "perfecting" your smoothie: Freeze fruit ahead of time for a
frostier drink Try to use the freshest fruit in season Too thick? Add more juice Too thin? Add more
fruit Too [censored]? Add a sugar substitute, molasses or maple syrup Too sweet? Add citrus juice Try the
following delicious combinations, too. Simply follow the same instructions as above.

Fruit & Nut Breakfast Smoothie
22/4 cup Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice 2 small apricots, peeled and cubed 1 medium nectarine,
peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 2 scoops orange sherbet or fat-free vanilla-
flavored frozen yogurt
23/4 cup wheat germ 1 cup crushed ice

Three Melon Smoothie
24/4 cup Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice 2 scoops fat-free vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt
25/2 cup cubed cantaloupe
26/2 cup cubed honeydew melon
27/2 cup cubed watermelon 1 cup crushed ice

Luscious Lime Smoothie
28/4 cup Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice 2 scoops lime sherbet 1 ripe medium banana 3 tablespoons
chopped fresh mint 2 kiwifruit, peeled and halved 1 cup crushed ice

Peanut Butter-Berry Smoothie
29/4 cup Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice
30/4 cup plain soy milk 1 ripe medium banana
31/2 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
32/2 cup sliced strawberries or raspberries 1 cup crushed ice

Berry-Blue Vanilla Smoothie
33/4 cup Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice 1 medium peach, cubed
34/2 cup blueberries 2 scoops fat-free vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt 1 tablespoon crushed pecans 1
tablespoon honey
35/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup crushed ice

Raelene said:

Hi all,

Just watching Nigella (Lawson) Bites on ABC recently.

She did a piece on cooking Ham in Coke-Cola.

Has anyone cooked anything with Coke?

Raelene

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