Category: Food and Recipes

  • Homemade Taco Bell-Style Quesarito Recipe

    Homemade Taco Bell-Style Quesarito Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 quesaritos Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp kosher…

  • Chipotle-Style Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa

    Chipotle-Style Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 4 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 10 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 3 cups sweet corn kernels (from 4 large ears or frozen, thawed and patted dry) 1 large poblano pepper 1 large jalapeño 1 tablespoon neutral oil for…

  • Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

    Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 47 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced 3/4-inch Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp neutral oil Sauce:…

  • Homemade Quarter Pounder with Cheese Copycat Recipe

    Homemade Quarter Pounder with Cheese Copycat Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 burger Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 oz (113 g) 80/20 ground beef (freshly ground if possible) 1 sesame seed hamburger bun (4-inch/10 cm) 2 slices American cheese (about 1.3 oz/38 g total) 2 tbsp slivered white onion (about 10…

  • Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf with Tart Glaze

    Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf with Tart Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling and glaze set) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 cup (200 g) sugar…

  • Copycat Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich

    Copycat Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb), cut into 4 long fillets 3/4 cup buttermilk + 1 large egg + 2 tbsp dill pickle brine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour…

  • Copycat Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts

    Copycat Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 filled doughnuts Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling and rising) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 3 1/2 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F; 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant or active dry yeast; 1/4…

  • Copycat Shamrock Shake (Vanilla-Mint Milkshake)

    Copycat Shamrock Shake (Vanilla-Mint Milkshake)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 (12-oz) shakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Vanilla ice cream — 3 cups (about 6 large scoops; ~450 g) Cold whole milk — 3/4 cup (180 ml), plus up to 2 tbsp to thin Pure vanilla extract — 1 tsp…

  • Copycat Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagels with Sweet Cream Cheese

    Copycat Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagels with Sweet Cream Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 bagels (8 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Bread flour 4 cups (500 g) Warm water 1 1/4 cups (300 g, 105-110°F) Instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp Brown sugar 2 tbsp; ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp; fine salt…

  • Homemade McRib Sandwich with Tangy BBQ Sauce

    Homemade McRib Sandwich with Tangy BBQ Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) ground pork, 80–85% lean 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked…