Category: Food and Recipes

  • Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco Dip

    Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco Dip

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 4 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium poblanos; 1 jalapeño 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 small white onion (1 cup), finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground cumin; 1…

  • Copycat Chick‑fil‑A Peppermint Chip Milkshake

    Copycat Chick‑fil‑A Peppermint Chip Milkshake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about two 14-ounce shakes) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (about 450 g) vanilla ice cream, very cold 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, chilled 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract 1/3 cup (50 g) crushed peppermint candies or…

  • Copycat Burger King French Toast Sticks

    Copycat Burger King French Toast Sticks

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12 sticks) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut Texas toast or brioche (3/4-inch), cut into 12 sticks 2 large eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp…

  • McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae Copycat Recipe

    McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sundaes Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Quick Ingredients Vanilla base: Whole milk 2 cups (480 ml), heavy cream 1 cup (240 ml), granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 g), light corn syrup 2 tbsp (40 g), nonfat dry milk 1/3 cup…

  • Copycat Popeyes Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy

    Copycat Popeyes Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) Russet potatoes, peeled and chunked 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus 1 tbsp cold to finish gravy) 1/2…

  • KFC Chicken Little Copycat Sliders with Pickles and Mayo

    KFC Chicken Little Copycat Sliders with Pickles and Mayo

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slider sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, 2 tbsp pickle brine, 1 large egg, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1…

  • Copycat Jersey Mike’s Famous Philly (#17) Sandwich

    Copycat Jersey Mike’s Famous Philly (#17) Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (20 oz) thin-sliced ribeye or sirloin 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp…

  • Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

    Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 grande (16 oz) drinks Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 12–18 hours steeping for cold brew) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (360 ml) cold brew concentrate, well chilled 4 oz (120 ml) cold water 2 tbsp (30 ml) caramel syrup, plus…

  • Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup with Pepitas

    Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup with Pepitas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 3 lb), halved and seeded 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 garlic cloves,…

  • Copycat Jimmy John’s Gargantuan Sandwich Recipe

    Copycat Jimmy John’s Gargantuan Sandwich Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 big servings (from a 16-inch loaf) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional to toast bread) Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (16-inch) French loaf or Italian sub roll 3 tbsp mayonnaise 6 slices provolone (about 5 oz) 2 oz each: Genoa salami, capicola, turkey breast,…