Category: Food and Recipes

  • Jimmy John’s Beach Club Copycat Sandwich

    Jimmy John’s Beach Club Copycat Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 subs (8–10 inches each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 long French loaf (16–18 in) or two 8–10 in sub rolls 8 oz sliced turkey breast (deli-thin) 4 slices provolone (about 4 oz) 4 tbsp mayonnaise 2 cups shredded iceberg…

  • Bonchon-Style Soy Garlic Twice-Fried Wings

    Bonchon-Style Soy Garlic Twice-Fried Wings

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12–14 wings) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes dry-brine) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes active (1 hour 15 minutes with brine) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb chicken wings (flats and drumettes) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder,…

  • Copycat Popeyes Cajun Rice with Chicken and Liver

    Copycat Popeyes Cajun Rice with Chicken and Liver

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup long-grain aromatic white rice (jasmine or basmati), rinsed 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 8 oz ground chicken (preferably dark meat) 4 oz chicken livers, trimmed and finely minced 2 tbsp…

  • Panda Express Broccoli Beef Copycat Recipe

    Panda Express Broccoli Beef Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) flank steak, sliced thin across the grain 12 oz (340 g) broccoli florets 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/peanut), divided 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 3 cloves…

  • Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich (Subway Copycat)

    Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich (Subway Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 (6-inch) sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips Marinade/glaze: 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup (60 ml) pineapple juice, 2 tbsp…

  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce

    Copycat Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce

    Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce (Copycat) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: about 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chill) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup (120 g) 1/3 cup honey (113 g) 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (45 ml) 1 tbsp low-sodium…

  • Crispy KFC-Style Potato Wedges

    Crispy KFC-Style Potato Wedges

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb russet potatoes (about 4 large) 2 qt cold water + 1 tbsp kosher salt (soak) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tsp paprika, 1…

  • Copycat Hardee’s Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

    Copycat Hardee’s Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty sandwiches Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter + 2 tbsp melted (for brushing) 1…

  • Copycat Sonic Footlong Chili Cheese Coney

    Copycat Sonic Footlong Chili Cheese Coney

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 footlong coneys Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85% lean) 2 cups (480 ml) water, divided 1 can (15 oz/425 g) tomato sauce 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp yellow mustard (plus more for…

  • Homemade McChicken Copycat with Crispy Peppery Patty

    Homemade McChicken Copycat with Crispy Peppery Patty

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1…