Category: Food and Recipes
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Extra-Thick Wingstop-Style Ranch Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 (2 tbsp) servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chill) Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s) 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream 1/2 cup cultured buttermilk, well-shaken and cold 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp onion powder…
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Copycat Starbucks Matcha Crème Frappuccino
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 Grande (16 fl oz) serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 ml) very cold whole milk 3 tbsp (45 ml) vanilla frappé base or vanilla syrup 1 1/2 tsp (3 g) ceremonial-grade matcha, sifted 2 tbsp (30 ml)…
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Copycat Taco Bell Nachos BellGrande Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 5 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips 1 lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef 2 tbsp taco seasoning + 2 tsp cornstarch + 2/3 cup water 1 (15 oz) can refried beans + 1 tbsp…
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Copycat Carl’s Jr. Famous Star with Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef 4 sesame seed burger buns 4 slices American cheese 2 cups (120 g) shredded iceberg lettuce 1 large tomato, 8 slices (1/4 in / 6 mm) 1/2…
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Copycat Del Taco Chicken Soft Tacos with Secret Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 tacos (serves 4) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth + 1 cup water 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp…
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Mango Habanero Wings (Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4–6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb chicken wings, split (about 24–28 pieces) 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 qt neutral oil (canola/peanut) for frying 1.5 cups mango purée…
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Homemade Taco John’s Potato Olés with Nacho Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, sliced 1/4 in (6 mm) thick 2 qt neutral oil for deep-frying OR 2 tbsp oil for air-fryer/oven 1 tbsp white vinegar + 1 tsp kosher salt (for…
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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…
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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…
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Copycat Wienerschnitzel Chili Cheese Dog
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 chili cheese dogs Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp neutral oil 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth Spices: 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp…
