Author: Charlotte
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Copycat Grilled Cheese Burrito with Chipotle Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large burritos Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef Spices: chili powder 2 tsp, cumin 1 tsp, smoked paprika 1 tsp, onion powder 1 tsp, garlic powder 1/2 tsp, dried oregano 1/2 tsp, kosher…
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Crispy Taco-Seasoned Nacho Fries with Cheese Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes soak and 15 minutes chill) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled if desired 1–2 qt neutral oil (peanut, canola, or rice bran), for frying 1 tbsp distilled…
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Copycat Taco Bell Double Decker Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 double-decker tacos Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 85/15 ground beef Seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sugar,…
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 drinks Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) cold brew coffee, well chilled 2 cups ice cubes 2 tbsp (30 ml) vanilla syrup (or mix 2 tbsp sugar + 2 tbsp hot water + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract)…
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Copycat SmokeShack Burger with ShackSauce and Bacon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into 4 x 4 oz balls 4 potato rolls (preferably Martin’s), split 4 slices American cheese 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon…
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Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 grande (16 oz) servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Dark Caramel Sauce: 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) water; 1 tsp (5 ml) light corn syrup (optional); 1/3 cup (80 ml) warm heavy cream; 1 tbsp (14…
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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs (Portillo’s Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 Chicago-style hot dogs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 natural-casing all-beef franks (2 oz each, 8:1 size) 4 poppy-seed hot dog buns 4 tsp yellow mustard (1 tsp each) 1/2 cup neon-green sweet relish (2 tbsp each) 1/2 cup finely…
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Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket with Country Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 baskets (4 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 3 hours marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1.75 lb chicken tenderloins Buttermilk brine: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp…
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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat Stir-Fry
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4…
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Chipotle Adobo Grilled Steak for Bowls and Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating) Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes 2-hour marinating; up to 24 hours for deeper flavor) Quick Ingredients 2 lb flap (bavette), skirt, or flank steak 3 chipotle peppers in adobo + 2 tbsp adobo sauce 6 garlic…
