Author: Charlotte
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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…
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Copycat Jersey Mike’s Spicy East Coast Italian Sub
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large subs (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes (optional toasting) Total Time: 23 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 soft Italian hero rolls (10–12 inches each) 12 slices provolone (about 6 oz) 8 oz thin-sliced Genoa salami; 4 oz sandwich pepperoni 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2…
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Copycat Dunkin’ Frozen Coffee (Coffee Coolatta)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large 16-oz servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling for coffee) Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) very strong brewed coffee concentrate, chilled 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold whole milk (or oat/almond milk) 1/2 cup (120 ml) 1:1…
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Copycat Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 (16 oz / Grande) drink Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients Ice to fill a 16-oz glass (about 1 1/2 cups / 180 g) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vanilla syrup 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk (2% is classic, any milk…
