Author: Charlotte
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Copycat Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks With Malt-Vinegar Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12–14 chicken planks) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken tenders (or breasts cut into strips), 1 tsp fine salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper Slaw: 4 cups (340 g) shredded green…
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Copycat Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours brining) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thick 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk 3 tbsp (45 ml) dill pickle juice 1 tsp kosher…
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Copycat KFC Secret Recipe Fries With Paprika Garlic Seasoning
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 1 1/2 lb cooked fries) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes 30 minutes soaking + 10 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) russet potatoes 1 qt (946 ml) cold water + 1 tbsp kosher salt (for…
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Copycat Culver’s Cod Filet Sandwich with Beer Batter and Tartar Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 (6 oz) cod fillets (North Atlantic cod if possible), patted dry Neutral frying oil (canola/peanut/vegetable), enough for 2 inches in a heavy pot (about 6 cups) Quick tartar: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tbsp…
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Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher with Lime and Berries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 (16 fl oz / 475 ml) refreshers Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 13 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) water 1 cup (150 g) strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen), plus 6–8 thin slices for the shaker 2…
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Copycat Taco Bell Quesalupa With Cheese-Stuffed Puffy Shell
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 quesalupas Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp (28 g) vegetable shortening (or lard) 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water (about 105°F / 40°C) 2 1/2…
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Copycat Dunkin’ Avocado Toast on Sourdough with Everything Seasoning
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 toasts (serves 2 as a snack or light breakfast) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes (or 0 minutes if skipping roasted tomatoes) Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 thick slices sourdough bread (about 3/4-inch thick; 60–75 g each) 1 large ripe avocado (about 200 g whole)…
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Copycat Taco Bell Volcano Burrito With Creamy Lava Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large burritos Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 (10-inch) large flour tortillas 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20) 2/3 cup (160 ml) water (for beef) 1 cup (185 g) long-grain white rice + 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) water…
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Copycat Nando’s Perinaise Peri-Peri Mayo with Lemon and Garlic
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/4 cups (300 ml), roughly 10 servings (2 Tbsp / 30 ml each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 large pasteurized egg (50 g) 3/4 cup (180 ml) neutral oil (canola or sunflower) 1/4 cup…
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Copycat Asian Zing Wings With Sticky Soy Ginger Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2 lb wings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (includes 10 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings (drumettes and flats), patted very dry 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 1/3 cup cornstarch…
