Author: Charlotte
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Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini With Chipotle Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 paninis Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (about 10 oz / 280 g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp barbecue sauce 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo) 1…
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Copycat CAVA Harissa Chicken Avocado Bowl with Tahini Dill Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus up to 30 minutes optional marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, 2 1/4 cups water, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, pinch saffron or 1 tsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2…
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Copycat Panda Express Black Pepper Angus Steak Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) Angus sirloin steak, sliced into 1/4-inch (6 mm) strips 2 cups (about 180 g) baby broccoli/broccolini, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 8 oz…
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Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl With Wild Rice and Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup dry wild rice blend + 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water) 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch…
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Copycat Shake Shack Hot Chicken Sandwich With Herb Buttermilk Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4–12 hours brining) Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), halved horizontally Brine: 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk, 2 tbsp…
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Copycat Whataburger Spicy Ketchup Fry Sauce Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/3 cups (320 ml), roughly 10 servings (2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes (includes 30-minute chill) Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (300 g) tomato ketchup 2 Tbsp (30 ml) distilled white vinegar 1 tsp chipotle powder 1/4 tsp cayenne…
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Copycat A&W Fried White Cheddar Cheese Curds Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings (about 1 lb / 450 g cheese curds) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chilled white cheddar cheese curds 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour (plus 1/4 cup / 30 g for dredging) 1/4 cup…
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Copycat Church’s Fried Okra Bites With Crunchy Cornmeal Coating
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 4 cups fried okra) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…
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Copycat Panera Passion Papaya Green Tea Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 (16-ounce) servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (960 ml) filtered water 4 green tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose-leaf green tea) 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (for syrup)…
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Copycat Wendy’s Breakfast Baconator With Peppery Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 breakfast sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon 2 breakfast sausage patties (about 3 oz / 85 g each) 2 large eggs 2 sandwich buns (brioche-style preferred) 2 slices American cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon freshly…
