Another year, another virtual cookbook of viral recipes people searched for over and over.

But they all have this in common: They brought us all together, as food does.

Perhaps we need to create a recipe for it.

cowboy butter on steak in cast iron pan

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1 pint of ice cream and 1 cup of milk gets you two milkshakes.

says Juli Hale, Test Kitchen senior brand manager.

Its super easy to make with familiar, fun flavors.

Holding McDonald’s Grimace shake in front of greenery

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Its meant to give the dish extra flavor with no extra effort.

Plus, our Test Kitchen approves.

The whole thing requires just one bowl and one baking dish.

lasagna soup

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One of our taste testers declared it thebest casseroleshes had all year.

If youre making it yourself, know that its not just a one-day affair.

So plan ahead when making it to allow time [for that].

chicken cobbler in casserole dish

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Its not hard to see why this wasthecocktail of 2023.

Melt it to turn it into a delicious sauce.

Put iton a steakor serve with potatoes, and you cant go wrong, Brekke says.

black cocoa cake

It features cheddar cheese, spinach, broad beans and tarragon, Hale says.

Its a vegetarian main dish, yet still satisfying and beautiful.

If you need something to bring to a potluck or party, Nienhaus deems it a crowd pleaser.

pink martini

Hugo Spritz cocktail

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Spinach Pancetta Quiche

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Brazilian lemonade

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Banana Ice Cream

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