Author: Charlotte

  • Homemade Taco John’s Potato Olés with Nacho Cheese

    Homemade Taco John’s Potato Olés with Nacho Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, sliced 1/4 in (6 mm) thick 2 qt neutral oil for deep-frying OR 2 tbsp oil for air-fryer/oven 1 tbsp white vinegar + 1 tsp kosher salt (for…

  • Homemade Breakfast Crunchwrap (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Homemade Breakfast Crunchwrap (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 breakfast crunchwraps Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (12-inch) 4 small flour tortillas (6-inch), or cut from 2 extra large tortillas 4 frozen hash brown patties 8 large eggs 8 oz breakfast sausage (or 8 slices thick-cut…

  • Crispy Copycat Bojangles Bo Rounds Hash Browns

    Crispy Copycat Bojangles Bo Rounds Hash Browns

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: about 18 medallions (4–6 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper…

  • Copycat Wienerschnitzel Chili Cheese Dog

    Copycat Wienerschnitzel Chili Cheese Dog

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 chili cheese dogs Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp neutral oil 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth Spices: 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp…

  • Popeyes-Style Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

    Popeyes-Style Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/4 cups (10 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup apricot or peach preserves 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp distilled white vinegar…

  • Crispy Honey Corn Dogs with Yellow Mustard

    Crispy Honey Corn Dogs with Yellow Mustard

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 corn dogs Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute batter rest) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 beef hot dogs; 8 wooden skewers 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal (140 g) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90 g) + 1/4 cup (30 g) for dusting 2 tbsp…

  • KFC-Style Brown Gravy with Sage

    KFC-Style Brown Gravy with Sage

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp neutral oil or chicken fat (from drippings) 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups cold low-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp chicken bouillon paste (or…

  • Copycat Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

    Copycat Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 pieces (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 25 minutes (hands-on) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes rise and preheat) Quick Ingredients 350 g (about 2 3/4 cups) bread flour 245 g (1 cup + 1 tbsp) cool water, 70–75°F 1 tsp instant yeast 2 tsp sugar 1 1/4…

  • Copycat Domino’s Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes

    Copycat Domino’s Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 individual cakes Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 oz (85 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 tbsp (45 g) heavy cream; 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter 1 tsp light corn syrup (optional); pinch…

  • Copycat Papa John’s Garlic Dipping Sauce

    Copycat Papa John’s Garlic Dipping Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings; 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Unsalted butter — 8 tbsp (1 stick; 113 g) Neutral oil (canola/soybean) — 3 tbsp (45 ml) Hot water (180–190°F) — 3 tbsp (45 ml) Garlic powder —…