Author: Charlotte
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Smokehouse Beef and Cheddar Brisket Sub (Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 subs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (20 oz) smoked beef brisket, thinly sliced 4 hoagie rolls (7–8 inch), split 8 slices sharp cheddar (about 6 oz) 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp unsalted butter + 1…
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Copycat MOD Pizza Caspian with BBQ Chicken and Gorgonzola
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (two 11-inch pizzas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 250 g (about 2 cups + 1 tbsp) Warm water 155 g (2/3 cup), 105–110°F Instant yeast 1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp; sugar 1/2 tsp;…
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Copycat Zaxby’s Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich on Texas Toast
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb chicken tenders (or breasts cut into 12 strips) 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tsp hot sauce + 1 tsp kosher salt (marinade) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2…
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Copycat Captain D’s Batter-Dipped Fish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 pieces) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) cod, pollock, or haddock, cut into 8 pieces Neutral oil for frying (1.5–2 qt / 1.4–1.9 L) Dredge: 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (30…
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Crispy Church’s-Style Fried Chicken (Bone-In)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (8–10 bone-in pieces) Prep Time: 30 minutes active (plus 8 hours marinating and 15 minutes resting) Cook Time: 30 minutes (2 batches) Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, split breasts, wings) 2 cups buttermilk, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1…
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Bojangles-Style Dirty Rice with Sausage and Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus 1/4 cup for deglazing) 1 lb bulk pork sausage (mild or hot) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 small yellow onion, diced…
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Tim Hortons Honey Crullers with Vanilla Honey Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 honey crullers Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) water + 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter 2 tsp (8 g) sugar, 1/2 tsp (3 g) kosher salt 1 1/4…
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Tim Hortons Double Double Coffee Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 serving (about 12 fl oz / 355 mL mug) Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 7 minutes Quick Ingredients 20 g medium-roast coffee beans (or 3 level Tbsp pre-ground) 300 g (300 mL / 10 fl oz) hot water at 200°F (93°C) 30 mL (2…
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Chicken Caesar & Bacon Baguette (Pret-Style) Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 baguette sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 demi-baguette (10–12 in / 200–220 g) 8 oz (225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast 3 slices smoked bacon 2 cups (90 g) chopped romaine hearts 1/3 cup (15 g) shaved…
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Yoshinoya-Style Gyudon (Beef Bowl)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) very thinly sliced beef ribeye or chuck 1 large onion (about 300 g), halved and sliced 1/4 inch 2 cups (480 ml) dashi stock (or 2 cups water + 2…
