Category: Food and Recipes

  • Jollibee-Style Sweet Spaghetti with Hot Dogs

    Jollibee-Style Sweet Spaghetti with Hot Dogs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dry spaghetti 6 Filipino-style hot dogs (about 10 oz/300 g), sliced 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups…

  • Pitcher-Perfect Sonic Ocean Water (Copycat)

    Pitcher-Perfect Sonic Ocean Water (Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 8 oz each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 to 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract 1 tsp finely grated lime zest 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 4–6 drops blue…

  • Homemade Dilly Bars with Crackly Chocolate Shell

    Homemade Dilly Bars with Crackly Chocolate Shell

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 bars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 quarts (1.4 L) vanilla ice cream 8 wooden popsicle sticks (4.5-inch) Chocolate shell: 10 oz (285 g) semisweet chocolate + 1/2 cup (100 g) refined coconut oil + 1/8 tsp fine…

  • Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken (Copycat)

    Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken (Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15-minute marinate) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 3/4-inch pieces Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp…

  • Copycat Dairy Queen Chocolate-Dipped Cone

    Copycat Dairy Queen Chocolate-Dipped Cone

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 dipped cones Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes freezing) Quick Ingredients 8 sugar cones 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (store‑bought), softened 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup (140 g) refined coconut oil 1/8 tsp fine…

  • Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast Copycat

    Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast Copycat

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced 12 oz green beans, trimmed 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp neutral oil,…

  • Copycat Arby’s Greek Gyro with Tzatziki

    Copycat Arby’s Greek Gyro with Tzatziki

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 gyros Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (includes chilling and resting) Quick Ingredients 2 lb ground meat: 1 lb lamb + 1 lb beef (or 2 lb all-beef) 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry (about 1/2 cup pulp) 4 garlic…

  • Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich (Panera Copycat)

    Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich (Panera Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices tomato basil bread (or hearty country bread) 1 lb oven-roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced 8 slices bacon 4 oz smoked gouda (4 slices) 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 4 leaves green leaf lettuce…

  • Homemade Breakfast Crunchwrap (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Homemade Breakfast Crunchwrap (Taco Bell Copycat)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 breakfast crunchwraps Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (12-inch) 4 small flour tortillas (6-inch), or cut from 2 extra large tortillas 4 frozen hash brown patties 8 large eggs 8 oz breakfast sausage (or 8 slices thick-cut…

  • Crispy Copycat Bojangles Bo Rounds Hash Browns

    Crispy Copycat Bojangles Bo Rounds Hash Browns

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: about 18 medallions (4–6 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper…