Category: Food and Recipes
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Original Italian Sub (Jersey Mike’s Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (one 12-inch sub) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes (optional toasting) Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 soft 12-inch hero/hoagie roll 4 oz provolone, thinly sliced 2 oz deli ham, thinly sliced 2 oz prosciuttini (spiced ham), thinly sliced 2 oz cappacuolo (capicola), thinly sliced…
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KFC Famous Bowl Copycat with Chicken, Corn, and Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 tbsp for corn) 1 cup whole milk, warmed 2 tbsp sour cream 2 cups sweet corn kernels 1 lb frozen…
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Copycat Bojangles Cajun Chicken Biscuit with Honey
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1.25 lb), halved and pounded 1/2 inch Marinade: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt Dredge: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose…
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Homemade Burger King-Style Whopper Copycat Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 large sesame seed buns (4.5–5 in / 11–13 cm) 4 tbsp (60 g) mayonnaise; 8 tsp (40 g)…
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Citrus Grilled Chicken (El Pollo Loco Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 40–50 minutes Total Time: About 9 hours (includes marinating) Quick Ingredients 4 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters) 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/3 cup lime juice; 2 tbsp lemon juice 8 garlic cloves; 1/2…
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Crispy Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 24 nuggets) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes brief chilling and batter rest) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast + 1/2 lb (225 g) chicken thigh, well chilled 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp…
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Homemade Filet-O-Fish Copycat Sandwich
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes sauce and breading) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb skinless whitefish (pollock, cod, or haddock), cut into four 3-inch square fillets 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…
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Five Guys-Style Cajun Fries (Double-Fried)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 as a side Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 45 minutes soaking/chilling) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, skin on 2–3 qt (2–3 L) peanut oil (or neutral high-heat oil) 1.5–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (see Full Ingredients)…
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Homemade Starbucks-Style Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 (16-oz) grande drink Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes (for base syrup; skip if using store-bought syrup) Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee, chilled (or 2 shots espresso) 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or favorite non-dairy) 1 1/2 cups…
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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2…
