Author: Charlotte

  • Homemade Italian B.M.T. Sub Sandwich

    Homemade Italian B.M.T. Sub Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 footlong sub (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 12-inch Italian or hoagie roll 12 slices pepperoni (about 40 g) 10 slices Genoa salami (about 55 g) 6 slices deli ham (about 85 g) 4 slices provolone cheese (about…

  • Crispy Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

    Crispy Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp white or black pepper 1 egg white (optional, for extra crisp) 1 cup cornstarch, plus 2 tsp for…

  • Animal-Style Double-Double Copycat Burger Recipe

    Animal-Style Double-Double Copycat Burger Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 Double-Double burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced 1 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tsp unsalted butter, pinch of salt, splash of water Spread: 1/3 cup mayo, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish,…

  • Copycat Shake Shack ShackBurger with ShackSauce

    Copycat Shake Shack ShackBurger with ShackSauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef, very cold 4 potato rolls 4 slices American cheese 4 green leaf lettuce leaves 4 tomato slices (1/4 inch thick) 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for buns) 1…

  • Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 crunchwraps Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade, see below) + 2/3 cup water 4 large (12-inch) flour tortillas 4 crisp 6-inch tostada shells 4 small (4.5–5 inch) flour tortillas…

  • Popeyes-Style Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles

    Popeyes-Style Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (5–6 oz each) 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp…

  • Crispy KFC-Style Original Fried Chicken

    Crispy KFC-Style Original Fried Chicken

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 pieces) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (about 3 lb) 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose…

  • Crispy Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

    Crispy Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (includes 1 hour brining) Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total), halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets 1 cup dill pickle juice + 1 cup whole milk 1 large…

  • Crispy Chili Cheese Tater Tots with Ranch Drizzle

    Crispy Chili Cheese Tater Tots with Ranch Drizzle

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 oz frozen tater tots 2 tbsp neutral oil (oven method) or fry oil as needed; 1 tsp kosher salt 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 cup finely diced white…

  • Homemade Big Mac-Style Burger with Special Sauce

    Homemade Big Mac-Style Burger with Special Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 stacked burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 sesame-seed burger buns (2 for tops/bottoms + 1 bun sliced into two “club” centers) 8 oz (225 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into four 2-oz (57 g) balls 2 slices American cheese…