Author: Charlotte
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Italian Papadia Copycat with Salami, Pepperoni, and Garlic Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 papadias (2 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough, divided into 2 balls 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella (4 oz) 2 oz sliced pepperoni (about 24–28 slices) 2 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami (8–10 slices) 1/2 cup…
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Crispy Jack in the Box Egg Rolls (Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 egg rolls (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ground pork 3 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup each finely diced celery and onion 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp…
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Extra-Smooth Moe’s-Style White Queso Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 14 servings (about 3 tablespoons each; roughly 3 1/2 cups total) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 can (12 fl oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk, divided 1 tsp sodium citrate or 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold evaporated milk…
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Detroit-Style 8 Corner Pepperoni Pizza (Jet’s Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 corner slices (2 Detroit pans; serves 4–6) Prep Time: 30 minutes active (plus rising) Cook Time: 45 minutes (sauce 25 minutes + bake 18–20 minutes) Total Time: 4 hours (including rises and preheat) Quick Ingredients Bread flour 480 g (about 4 cups) Warm water 360 g (1 1/2 cups,…
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Copycat Dutch Bros Golden Eagle Breve
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 serving (12 fl oz mug) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 shots espresso (2 fl oz / 60 ml) 8 fl oz half-and-half (240 ml) 2 tbsp vanilla syrup (30 ml) 1 tbsp caramel syrup (15 ml) 1 tbsp thick…
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Copycat Orange Julius (Creamy Orange Blender Drink)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 generous servings (about 14 fl oz each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) chilled orange juice 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold whole milk (or 2%) 3 tablespoons (38 g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…
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Copycat Domino’s Parmesan Bread Bites with Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 36–40 bites (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes 1 hour rise) Cook Time: 14–16 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 300 g (2 1/2 cups) bread flour 200 g warm water (105–110°F; scant 1 cup) 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast 1…
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Bonchon-Style Soy Garlic Twice-Fried Wings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12–14 wings) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes dry-brine) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes active (1 hour 15 minutes with brine) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb chicken wings (flats and drumettes) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder,…
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Copycat McDonald’s Sweet Tea Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (8 oz/240 ml each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 black tea bags (orange pekoe), or 2 family-size bags 4 cups (960 ml) near-boiling water (205°F/96°C) Heavy syrup: 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar + 3/4 cup (180 ml)…
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Crispy Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (24 sticks) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes freezing) Quick Ingredients 16 oz low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella, cut into 24 batons (3 x 1/2 x 1/2 inch) 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 large eggs + 2…
