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2026 Alphabet Challenge

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I'm participating in a bi-weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

A is for Arancini

Arancini are Italian rice balls that are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and perfect dipped in marinara. 

B is for Banana and Brown Sugar

This Brown Sugar Banana Bread is soft, moist, and deeply flavored with very ripe bananas and warm spices.


C is for Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cookies are a mashup dessert that combines flaky crescent dough with soft chocolate chip cookie dough.


D is for Dirty

The Dirty Shirley is a grown-up version of the classic Shirley Temple, with vodka, Sprite, and grenadine for the familiar flavor and bright red color, finished with cherries and a squeeze of lime.


E is for Empanadas

Baked Beef Empanadas are simple, oven-baked hand pies filled with lightly spiced ground beef. 


 

F is for Funfetti

Fluffy, festive Funfetti Pancakes, with colorful sprinkles folded into the batter.
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G is for Grits

 Cheesy Bacon Grits with Pepper Jack cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions, creamy and melty for a Southern-style breakfast, brunch, or hearty side dish.
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H is for Honey

Whipped honey is smooth, creamy, and easy to spread straight from the jar. The thick texture makes it perfect for toast, biscuits, charcuterie boards, and more. 
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I is for Italian

Homemade Italian Dressing is quick to make with simple pantry ingredients and has a fresh, tangy flavor. It is a versatile staple to keep in the fridge for everyday green salads, pasta salads, or quick marinades.

J is for Jasmine

Combining sweet and savory ingredients for an effortless side dish, this Coconut Cherry Jasmine Rice upgrades standard dinner sides. It features dried cherries, toasted coconut, and roasted pepitas for a delicious flavor pop.


K is for Kahlua

Landing somewhere perfectly between a sweet dessert and a relaxing nightcap, a classic Brown Cow Kahlua Cockail is incredibly simple to mix up. There are no complicated steps here, just pour the rich coffee liqueur and cream over ice, stir, and enjoy.


L is for Lemon

No Bake Lemon Lush Dessert features chilled, distinct layers built on a buttery graham cracker crust. With a smooth cream cheese layer and bright lemon pie filling topped with whipped topping, it makes a wonderfully refreshing summertime treat.

M is for Meatballs

Threaded with chunks of crisp bell peppers and sweet red onions, these Grilled BBQ Meatball Skewers utilize fully cooked meatballs for a super fast prep. They are grilled together until tender and brushed with your favorite barbecue sauce at the very end for an easy, family-friendly weekday dinner.

N is for Nectarine

Nectarine Caprese Salad brings a sweet twist to the classic dish by combining ripe nectarines with grape tomatoes and cubed fresh mozzarella. Tossed with extra virgin olive oil and lightly dried basil, it highlights simple, seasonal ingredients beautifully.

O is for Orange

Brighten up your morning with a citrus kick from these Orange Blueberry Waffles. Fresh orange zest and juice are mixed into a convenient Bisquick batter loaded with whole blueberries, cooking up golden brown and pairing perfectly with maple syrup.

P is for Paloma

A crisp and refreshing Paloma Cocktail features tart, fresh lime juice and premium sparkling pink grapefruit soda. Finished perfectly with a festive salted rim, it is the ultimate thirst-quencher.

Q is for Quesadilla

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas offer a quick, cheesy lunch or game-day appetizer inspired by a party classic. Packed with creamy melted cheese and spicy jalapeno slices, they are toasted until crispy and golden brown.

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S is for Sheet Pan, Sausage

Weeknight cleanup is an absolute breeze with this Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage, Peppers and Onions. Everything roasts together on one pan, leaving you with crispy gnocchi, caramelized sausage pieces, and tender sweet peppers.



T is for Tuscan, Tomato

Tuscan Sausage Soup

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Be sure to check out our other Alphabet Challenge recipes from 2024 and 2025!











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