Author: Charlotte
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KFC-Style Coleslaw with Buttermilk Mayo Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 6 cups very finely minced green cabbage (about 1 small head) 1/2 cup very finely minced carrot (1 medium) 1 tablespoon very finely minced white onion…
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Crispy Copycat Arby’s Curly Fries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, spiral-cut 2 qt (1.9 L) water + 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1 tsp baking soda (parboil) Oil for frying (2–3 qt/2–3 L), plus fine…
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Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade with Nugget Ice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 drinks (16 oz each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups nugget or crushed ice 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes) 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup (from the jar) 16 ounces chilled lemon–lime soda 2 maraschino cherries,…
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 lattes (about 12 oz each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves…
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Homemade Baconator Burger (Wendy’s Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 giant burger Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (227 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into 2 x 4 oz (113 g) patties 6 bacon slices 2 slices American cheese 1 soft hamburger bun (4–4.5 in / 10–11.5 cm) 1…
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Baked McDonald’s-Style Apple Hand Pies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 hand pies Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium apples (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), peeled and 1/4-inch diced 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42 g) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100 g) 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; pinch…
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Copycat Wendy’s Chili with Beef and Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 2 ribs celery, diced (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic,…
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Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 Cheesy Gordita Crunches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) 2/3 cup water Homemade taco seasoning (see below) or 1 (1 oz) packet 4 gordita-style flatbreads (6–7 inch, thick flour tortillas) 4 crunchy taco shells…
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Homemade Sausage McGriddle Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 25 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A), 1 tsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin, 1 tbsp cold water 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1…
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Crispy Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 Mexican pizzas (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef 8 flour tortillas, 6–7 inch (fajita size) 1 (15–16 oz) can refried beans 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup sharp cheddar + 1…
