Author: Charlotte
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Copycat Zaxby’s Chicken Finger Plate with Zax Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 plates (about 16 tenders total) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4 hours marinating) Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: About 5 hours Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken tenderloins Brine: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp each…
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Copycat Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 large pretzels Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 15 minutes rest) Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C) 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp fine sea salt 4 cups…
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Cinnabon-Style Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 large rolls Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes Quick Ingredients Whole milk 1 cup (240 ml), warmed to 110°F/43°C Instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) Granulated sugar 1/3 cup (67 g) Large eggs 2, room temperature Unsalted butter 6 tbsp…
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Crispy Paprika-Seasoned Fries (Rally’s-Style)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled optional 2 qt water + 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp baking soda (parboil) Neutral frying oil (2–3 qt) Coating: 1/2 cup cornstarch,…
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Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 1 lb/450 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to season fries) Optional: 1/8 tsp baking…
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Western Bacon Cheeseburger Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 8 slices thick-cut bacon 10–12 oz (280–340 g) frozen crispy onion rings 4 sesame seed…
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Panera-Style Mac and Cheese with Silky White Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk, warmed 12 oz (340 g) sharp white cheddar, freshly shredded…
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Crispy Chipotle Barbacoa Beef (Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3-inch chunks 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1–2…
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Qdoba-Style Three-Cheese Queso Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings (about 1/3 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large poblano pepper 1–2 jalapeños 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely diced white onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 cup evaporated milk (8 fl…
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Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat with Veggies and Savory Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz fresh yakisoba-style wheat noodles (or 10 oz dried lo mein, cooked) 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 6 oz) 1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 ribs) 1 cup thinly sliced…
