Author: Charlotte
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Homemade Starbucks Pink Drink with Coconut Milk
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 tall drinks (about 12 oz each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) white grape juice, chilled 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water 2 tbsp (30 ml) strawberry puree OR 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) strawberry syrup 1/2…
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Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey-Butter Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 biscuits Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar 1 tbsp (14 g) aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 g) baking soda 3/4 tsp (4 g) fine sea salt 8 tbsp (113…
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Homemade Burger King Zesty Sauce Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30-minute chill) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (not creamy) 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon paprika…
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Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyère Sous Vide Egg Bites
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 egg bites Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes Total Time: 55 to 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 large eggs (about 300 g) 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 1/2 cup (120 ml) half-and-half 1 cup (100 g) grated Gruyère cheese 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked…
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Crispy Burger King-Style Onion Rings with Zippy Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 rings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large sweet onions (about 680 g), minced 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour + 1/3 cup (40 g) for dusting 1/2 cup (60 g)…
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Copycat Jack in the Box Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 tacos (serves 4) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 lb (340 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 cup TVP granules + 1 cup boiling beef broth and 1 tbsp soy sauce (to rehydrate) 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water 1…
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Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla with Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 quesadillas (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional), 1/2…
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KFC-Style Nashville Hot Chicken with Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 pieces) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4 hours marinating) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (8 pieces) 2 cups buttermilk + 1 egg + 2 tbsp hot sauce + 2 tbsp dill pickle brine 2 1/2 cups…
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Copycat Arby’s Beef ’n Cheddar Sandwich
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 onion sandwich rolls 24 oz (680 g) deli-shaved roast beef 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth + 1 tbsp unsalted butter Red Ranch: 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1…
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Crispy McDonald’s-Style Fries at Home
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes soaking and 45 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled 2 qt (2 L) cold water + 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar (for soaking) 1 tsp sugar…
