Recipes - CORACOOKS

Easy Slow Cooker Venison Chili Best Busy Weeknight Dinner

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My husband had sworn off venison for nearly a decade. Ten years. He claimed it was “too gamey,” “too tough,” and honestly, he’d make a … Read more

Crowd-Pleasing Ranch Christmas Chex Mix: Easy Holiday Snack

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Appetizer Recipes

The neighborhood holiday potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I had a half-empty pantry, a rapidly fraying sanity, and a reputation for … Read more

Ultimate Cozy Black Velvet Birthday Cake for Scorpio Season

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Dessert Recipes

I was standing in the spice aisle of my local grocery store last Tuesday when it hit me. Not literally—I mean the smell. Someone had … Read more

Easy Golden Sourdough Discard Rosemary Focaccia

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Comfort Food Classics

My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a lug wrench — my car had made a concerning noise on … Read more

Red Velvet Heart Cupcakes: Perfect Easy Valentine’s Treat

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Dessert Recipes

There used to be a tiny bakery on Cedar Street called The Pink Apron that made the most incredible red velvet cupcakes. When they closed … Read more

Quick Limoncello Spritz: Easy New Year’s Eve Cocktail

Drink Recipes

This was supposed to be a fancy French 75. I had the gin, the champagne, the lemon—everything laid out on the counter like I was … Read more

Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze (Best Easy Recipe)

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Dessert Recipes

I wasn’t expecting baking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in spreadsheets during tax season, listening to him describe exactly how to … Read more