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The Best Recipes from MetroCooking DC

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Bananas Foster Milkshake

Bananas Foster Milkshake Recipe

Our Editors couldn't stop raving about this must-try adults-only milkshake. It's the perfect dessert for a fun dinner party with friends.

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Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters

Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters Recipe

Craving a little fun? These Jell-O shots are served in mini mason jars. Bottoms up!

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Beer Braised Beef Cheek

Beer Braised Beef Cheek Recipe

Likened to pot roast, this oh-so-tender beef cheek pairs perfectly with sweet potatoes and a steamed veggie.

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Bolo Sangria

Bolo Sangria Recipe

This must-try sangria recipe gets a tart punch from pomegranate juice. Deck your glasses out with orange, lemon, and lime slices, plus a few blackberries, for good measure.

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Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream Recipe

Transform pasta night from plain to perfect with this from-scratch ravioli recipe. Don't cheat on the sauce; it's worth every second of prep.

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Florentine Bars

Florentine Bars Recipe

Looking for the perfect dessert? These bars are gluten-free and generally fabulous.

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Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde

Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde Recipe

This simple chicken recipe is perfect, and then you add the sauce. Memorable flavors abound. Your house has never smelled this good.

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Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops

Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

"I could eat this again and again." One Editor is going to have her hands full after that feedback! This pork chop recipe is loaded with the rich flavors of prosciutto and provolone and gets a colorful hit from finely diced veggies.

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Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey

Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey Recipe

Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? It's both! This gluten-free treat is great any time of day and serves up healthy ingredients that are sure to satisfy.

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Shrimp Chupe

Shrimp Chupe Recipe

This indulgent one-dish meal is loaded with flavorful shrimp, perfectly cooked corn, and a sunny side up egg. Add crusty bread and you're set.

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Steamed Mussels

Steamed Mussels Recipe

Don't miss the amazingly flavorful broth left behind after the mussels are gone. It might just be the best part.

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Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin

Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin Recipe

Looking for the perfect side dish? Stop here. This sweet potato casserole is served family style in a few small dishes and boasts out-of-this-world flavor. Look for it everywhere this Thanksgiving.

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Sherry's Apple Strudel

Sherry's Apple Strudel Recipe

The perfect after-dinner pastry, this strudel is light, flaky, and not too sweet. Need proof? There’s not a spec of added sugar in the whole ingredient list.

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Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce

Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce Recipe

This super-hearty dip piles nicely on any crisp veggie. Our favorite? Endive, radish slices, and cabbage wedges.

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Red Wine Poached Pears

Red Wine Poached Pears Recipe

Enjoy a lighter-than-air dessert that’s as delicious as it is glamorous. Leave the stems on the pears for added flair.

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Brown Sugar Pavlova

Brown Sugar Pavlova Recipe

This crisp pavlova is a dessert lover’s dream come true. By the time you add the red wine pear topper, you’ll be begging for mercy.

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Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream

Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Creamy, sweet, nutty, and over-the-top delicious, this main dish is loaded with rich flavor. You could easily leave the scallops off and be satisfied, but why would you?

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Fra Diavolo Sauce

Fra Diavolo Sauce Recipe

It’s hard to believe, but the star of this dish is the crusty bread you’ll use to sop up the flavorful sauce. Long after the seafood is gone, you’ll be begging for a few more slices to get every last drop.

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Fra Diavolo

Fra Diavolo Recipe

Serve a loaded pot of seafood for a family-friendly dinner. Don’t skip the crusty bread for sopping.

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Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde

Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde Recipe

Trust us, you’ll have dreams about this saucy clam-and-fish dish. Substitute any firm white fish if you wish.

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Crab Waffles Chesapeake

Crab Waffles Chesapeake Recipe

Looking for a show-stopping main dish? Look no further.

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1 of 21 Bananas Foster Milkshake
2 of 21 Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters
3 of 21 Beer Braised Beef Cheek
4 of 21 Bolo Sangria
5 of 21 Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream
6 of 21 Florentine Bars
7 of 21 Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde
8 of 21 Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops
9 of 21 Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey
10 of 21 Shrimp Chupe
11 of 21 Steamed Mussels
12 of 21 Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin
13 of 21 Sherry's Apple Strudel
14 of 21 Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce
15 of 21 Red Wine Poached Pears
16 of 21 Brown Sugar Pavlova
17 of 21 Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream
18 of 21 Fra Diavolo Sauce
19 of 21 Fra Diavolo
20 of 21 Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde
21 of 21 Crab Waffles Chesapeake

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