10 Refreshing Dishes You Can Make With Coca-Cola

(Clockwise from left: Southern Bite, Appetite for China, It's Not Rocket Salad,)

Diana at Appetite for China says Cantonese-style chicken wings are often braised in soy sauce, but switching things up with a bit of Coca-Cola is always a welcome change. Click here to try her wing recipe at your next get-together. READ: 18 Great Buffalo Recipes (That Aren't Wings) (Appetite for China)

'Teriyaki' is in quotes up there because, as you've probably already guessed, there is no teriyaki sauce in this dish. Emily at Fuss Free Cooking instead simmers the chicken in a mixture of Coke, soy sauce and garlic. Get the full recipe here. RECIPE: Parmesan Wings (Fuss Free Cooking)

A pile of sweet onions caramelized in cola makes the perfect bed for chicken and apple sausages in this flavorful recipe from Kita at Pass the Sushi. RECIPE: Spinach And Sausage Stuffed Shells (Pass the Sushi)

On special occasions, Erica from My Colombian Recipes makes a pot of Arroz con Coca-Cola to pair with roasted chicken or pork. Get the complete recipe here if you're looking for a sweet, sticky side to go with dinner. RECIPE: Shrimp Fried Rice (And It's Under 400 Calories) (My Colombian Recipes)

Serving a meal infused with only one carbonated beverage isn't good enough for Oliver at It's Not Rocket Salad, because his pulled pork recipe calls for BBQ sauce made with Coke and pork slow-cooked with a can of Monster Energy Drink. RECIPE: Jack Daniels Barbequed Pulled Pork (It's Not Rocket Salad)

When maple syrup just won't do, glaze your holiday hams in Coca-Cola. Mandy at South Your Mouth throws a can of Coke into her sweet and savory recipe, along with a rub made from brown sugar and Dijon mustard. (South Your Mouth)

This time-honored recipe is a favorite of Maddie and Julie's at Tastes of Lizzy T. Not only is there Coke mixed in with the ground beef, but the patties are basted in a cola/dressing sauce while grilling. RECIPES: 9 Global Twists On The Hamburger (Tastes of Lizzy t)

If you love Coca-Cola, you'll love this this Coke- and chili-glazed rib recipe from Chef Virginia Willis, the author of "Bon Appetit, Y'all." "The combination of sweet and heat is soooooooo positively off-the-charts good," she claims. RECIPE: Over Grilled Baby Back Ribs (Virginia Willis)

Jazz up a Jell-O mold like Karen at The Food Charlatan, who loads her fruity recipe with cherries, pineapple chunks and a healthy dose of Coca-Cola. (The Food Charlatan)

In some parts of the country, Coca-Cola cake is a pretty well-known dessert. But if you're unfamiliar, this chocolaty recipe from Stacy at Southern Bite is a great place to start, featuring Coca-Cola-flavored cake, Coca-Cola-flavored frosting, and a topping of chopped pecans. (Southern Bite)