Author: Charlotte

  • Copycat McDonald’s Sweet Tea Recipe

    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)…

  • Crispy Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara

    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…

  • Copycat Arby’s Jamocha Shake

    Copycat Arby’s Jamocha Shake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 shakes (about 12 oz each) Prep Time: 10 minutes (coffee pre-chilled) Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup very strong brewed coffee, chilled to 40°F (4°C) 3 cups vanilla ice cream (about 6 large scoops / 24 oz) 1 cup whole milk, cold 1/3…

  • Copycat Subway Tuna Sandwich Recipe

    Copycat Subway Tuna Sandwich Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches (6-inch each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, very well drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 Italian sub rolls (6-inch each),…

  • Homemade Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

    Homemade Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 serving (12 oz mug) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp (1 fl oz) warm white chocolate sauce (homemade or store-bought) 2 oz freshly pulled espresso (2 shots) 8 oz whole milk 1/3 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream Optional: 1…

  • Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

    Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 salads Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 medium), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder 8 cups spring mix (about 6 oz) 1 pint grape…

  • Cajun Popcorn Shrimp with Creamy Dipping Sauce

    Cajun Popcorn Shrimp with Creamy Dipping Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes 20-minute brine and 10-minute rest) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb small raw shrimp (51–60 count), peeled and deveined, tails removed 1 cup cultured buttermilk 3 tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tsp hot sauce (Louisiana-style), divided 1…

  • Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Copycat Recipe

    Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30-minute marinating and 15-minute dough chill) Quick Ingredients 3 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 lb), halved into 6 thin cutlets 1 cup buttermilk + 3/4 cup for biscuits, plus 1–2 tbsp…

  • Culver’s-Style Wisconsin Cheese Curds Recipe

    Culver’s-Style Wisconsin Cheese Curds Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 1 pound of curds) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb fresh white cheddar cheese curds, well chilled Oil for frying (2–2.5 quarts canola, peanut, or vegetable) 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, for dredging For batter: 1…

  • Sourdough Jack Copycat Burger with Bacon and Cheese

    Sourdough Jack Copycat Burger with Bacon and Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 oz (283 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into 2 x 5 oz patties 4 slices sourdough sandwich bread (1/2-inch thick) 4 slices bacon 2 slices Swiss cheese 2 slices American cheese 4 slices…