Category: Food and Recipes
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Crispy Fried Zucchini With Zesty Ranch (Carl’s Jr. Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 tsp kosher salt (for draining) 2 quarts neutral oil (canola/peanut) for frying For dusting: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Seasoned batter: 1 cup…
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Copycat Wingstop Louisiana Rub Wings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 24 wing pieces) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 8 hours drying time) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for the wings) 1 Tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 1…
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Starbucks-Style Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 drinks (16 oz each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 16 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Cold brew concentrate: 1 2/3 cups (140 g) coarse-ground medium roast coffee; 3 cups (710 ml) cold filtered water Vanilla syrup: 1 cup (200 g) sugar; 1 cup (240…
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Crispy Dunkin’-Style Hash Browns at Home
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 medallions (4 servings of 6) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes cooling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) russet potatoes, peeled 1 tsp kosher salt (for the boil) + 1 tsp kosher salt (in mix) 1 tsp distilled white vinegar (for the…
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Domino’s Chicken Alfredo Bread Bowl Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 personal bread bowls Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (includes 60-minute dough rise) Quick Ingredients 2 lb store-bought pizza dough (or homemade; see full recipe) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1-inch cubes 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 tbsp unsalted butter +…
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Copycat Quiznos Classic Italian Sub Sandwich
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (two 10-inch subs) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 21 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 Italian sub rolls (9 to 10 inches) 4 oz Genoa salami, thin-sliced 2 oz pepperoni 3 oz capicola 4 oz deli ham 6 slices provolone (about 6 oz) 2 cups…
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Freddy’s Original Double Steakburger Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers (4 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional fry soak) Cook Time: 10 minutes burgers; 6–8 minutes fries Total Time: 25 minutes (45 minutes with fries) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into eight 2 oz (57 g) balls 1 1/4 tsp…
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Homemade Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Dogs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 pretzel dogs Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (105–110°F) 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 2 1/4 tsp instant or active dry yeast 4 cups bread flour (520 g) 2 tsp fine sea salt 2…
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Copycat Habit Charburger with Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tsp neutral oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 sesame seed…
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Pollo Campero-Style Fried Chicken with Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (10–12 pieces) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 13 hours 15 minutes (includes 12 hours marinating) Quick Ingredients 4 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces Marinade: 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 6 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp kosher…
