After Season 28 of The Voice delivered an action-packed Live Finale show on December 15, Reba McEntire and Carson Daly are serving up some delicious recipes perfect for the holiday season.
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During the first night of Season 28’s two-part Live Finale, fans were treated to a dynamite lineup of final performances from the Top 6 Artists, along the way enjoying some holiday highlights from the Coaches. As the holiday season leads loved ones to gather and entertain, McEntire shared one of her most cherished recipes from childhood, while Daly chatted about his family’s beloved cocktail recipe, both of which sound just downright perfect for streaming holiday movies on Peacock next to the fireplace.
“We’re officially kicking off our holiday season here at The Voice,” Daly explained, adding that he and McEntire wanted to share some of their favorite family recipes: McEntire’s banana pudding, and Daly’s “adult milkshake,” a Brandy Alexander recipe that goes back to the ’80s. As McEntire and Daly passed around the sweet treats, Snoop Dogg cheekily snagged a gin and juice instead. Daly then gave a heartwarming toast to fans watching at home.
“From our Voice family to all of you, we wanted to say thank you to all of our Coaches, all the talent on Season 28, all of our family backstage, and everybody,” Daly said. “We hope you have a restful, safe holiday season, cheers to all of you!”
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Season 28 of The Voice has been in high supply of excitement, and for fans wanting to lean into all of the indulgences of the holiday season, McEntire and Daly’s family recipes are the perfect choice. Get the details, below.
Reba McEntire’s banana pudding is a family recipe
When the Christmas holiday rolls around, you can bet the McEntires are peeling bananas in preparation for the special day with The Voice Coach’s beloved banana pudding recipe. It’s a recipe that McEntire’s mother made every Christmas, thanks to it being her father’s favorite dessert. After learning the family recipe from her mother, McEntire eventually taught her daughter-in-law how to make the sweet treat, passing the banana through the generations.
“These days, my daughter-in-law, Marissa, makes banana pudding for all of us,” McEntire wrote in her hosting book, Not That Fancy. “Hers is every bit as good as Mama’s, and it always takes me back to Christmas on the ranch whenever I have it.”
During the December 15 episode of The Voice, McEntire shared that her banana pudding is a “family tradition” and you can also order it at her restaurant, Reba’s Place, in Atoka, Oklahoma. “I can’t wait to indulge!” the country star told the audience.
Find the full recipe for Reba McEntire’s banana pudding, here.
Carson Daly has the perfect cocktail for a holiday nightcap
As for the Daly residence, The Voice host and TODAY icon has a beverage that sounds like an absolutely must-try. Perfect for those who love a creamy holiday cocktail, Daly’s Brandy Alexanders are not only drool-inducing but a delicious pairing for any seasonal dessert. Daly grew up watching his mother prepare the drink around the holidays, but Daly previously shared with TODAY it’s an evergreen beverage that he serves year-round for any special occasion.
As if that wasn’t heartwarming enough, Daly revealed during The Voice Live Finale that the Brandy Alexanders were such a hit in his household that they inspired the name for Daly’s family dog growing up. “Oh, we drank this Brandy Alexander so much in our household we named our our family dog B Alexander, we called her Lexi for short,” Daly shared with the Coaches.
“For as long as I can remember, my mom was blending away during the holidays, creating her famous Brandy Alexander cocktails,” Daly also shared in a TODAY article. “It’s as much a family tradition as the jolly man himself.”
The best part about the Daly family concoction is that it’s so easy to make — all you need is a blender and a few delicious ingredients.
Find the full recipe for Carson Daly’s Brandy Alexander, here.
Don’t miss The Voice Season 28’s Live Finale
After the electrifying first Finale Live show and a showstopping set of performances, it’s now time for fans to vote for the Season 28 winner!
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Submit your vote via either The Voice App or by going to NBC.com/VoiceVote and tune in on December 16 at 9/8c on NBC for the second Finale Live show, when the votes are tallied and the winner of Season 28 of The Voice is finally revealed.
