Author: Charlotte

  • Homemade Oreo Blizzard Copycat Recipe

    Homemade Oreo Blizzard Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6–8 oz each) Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes chilling equipment) Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups vanilla ice cream, very firm 1/4 cup cold heavy cream 2 tbsp light corn syrup (or glucose) 2 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder (optional but…

  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2…

  • Homemade Starbucks-Style Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

    Homemade Starbucks-Style Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 (16-oz) grande drink Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes (for base syrup; skip if using store-bought syrup) Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee, chilled (or 2 shots espresso) 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or favorite non-dairy) 1 1/2 cups…

  • Five Guys-Style Cajun Fries (Double-Fried)

    Five Guys-Style Cajun Fries (Double-Fried)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 as a side Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 45 minutes soaking/chilling) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, skin on 2–3 qt (2–3 L) peanut oil (or neutral high-heat oil) 1.5–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (see Full Ingredients)…

  • Homemade Filet-O-Fish Copycat Sandwich

    Homemade Filet-O-Fish Copycat Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes sauce and breading) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb skinless whitefish (pollock, cod, or haddock), cut into four 3-inch square fillets 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…

  • Crispy Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

    Crispy Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 24 nuggets) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes brief chilling and batter rest) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast + 1/2 lb (225 g) chicken thigh, well chilled 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp…

  • Homemade Burger King-Style Whopper Copycat Recipe

    Homemade Burger King-Style Whopper Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 large sesame seed buns (4.5–5 in / 11–13 cm) 4 tbsp (60 g) mayonnaise; 8 tsp (40 g)…

  • KFC Famous Bowl Copycat with Chicken, Corn, and Gravy

    KFC Famous Bowl Copycat with Chicken, Corn, and Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 tbsp for corn) 1 cup whole milk, warmed 2 tbsp sour cream 2 cups sweet corn kernels 1 lb frozen…

  • Homemade Doritos Locos Tacos (Copycat Recipe)

    Homemade Doritos Locos Tacos (Copycat Recipe)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 tacos (serves 4) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup finely grated mild cheddar 1/2 cup sour cream 2/3 cup water (for beef) 2…

  • Copycat Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Cane’s Sauce

    Copycat Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Cane’s Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken tenderloins Marinade: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp…