Author: Charlotte
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Copycat Jamba Strawberries Wild Smoothie Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large smoothies (about 16 ounces / 475 ml each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (300 g) frozen sliced strawberries 1 medium ripe banana (about 120 g), peeled and sliced 1 cup (240 ml) cold apple juice 3/4 cup…
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Copycat Breakfast Burger With Egg, Bacon, Hash Browns, and Ketchup Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 breakfast burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 frozen hash-brown rounds (about 340 g total) 8 slices bacon 1 lb ground beef (80/20) (454 g) 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 tsp black pepper, divided 4 slices American cheese…
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Copycat Halal Guys Hot Sauce Chili Paste Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (240 mL), roughly 16 servings (1 tablespoon each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 20 minutes soaking) Quick Ingredients 6 dried guajillo chiles (about 35 g), stems removed (seed for less heat) 12 dried chile de árbol (about 20 g),…
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Copycat Tropical Smoothie Cafe Bahama Mama Smoothie Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 (12-ounce) smoothies Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes (only if making homemade white chocolate purée) Total Time: 9 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (300 g) frozen strawberries 1 1/2 cups (225 g) frozen pineapple chunks 3/4 cup (180 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk, well shaken 3 tablespoons…
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Copycat In-N-Out Animal Style Grilled Cheese Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 grilled cheese sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for onions) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for onions) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2…
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Copycat Panda Express Eggplant Tofu With Garlic Soy Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces 14 oz (397 g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 2 cups (480 ml) neutral oil (for shallow-frying) 1 tsp kosher salt (for eggplant) + 1/2…
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Copycat Shake Shack Shroom Burger With Gooey Cheese and Shack Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large portobello mushroom caps (about 4 to 5 inches wide) 4 oz (115 g) low-moisture mozzarella, shredded 4 oz (115 g) Muenster, shredded 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs +…
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Portillo’s-Style Ultra-Moist Chocolate Cake With Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 generous slices (one 2-layer 9-inch cake) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 28–32 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling and frosting) Quick Ingredients 1 (15.25 oz) devil’s food chocolate cake mix 1 (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix (dry) 4 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2…
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Copycat Zaxby’s Cobb Zalad with Chicken and Ranch
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 entrée salads Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups chopped romaine (about 2 large heads) 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce (about 1/2 head) 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese 8 slices bacon…
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Copycat SweetFire Chicken Breast With Pineapple and Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large egg + 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp cornstarch (marinade) 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour + 1/2…
